Hi I’m new to the group just after some advise, i had stage 3 bowel cancer just finished my chemo just wondering what happens next does it mean that i’m now cancer free, also have stoma bag which is going to be reversed just wondering about the next...
Wow. I'd heard that chemotherapy could be tough but nothing prepared me for how much it would impact daily life. Diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer just before Christmas. First step was an operation for a stoma. That went well, recovery was quick...
Just wanted to pop in and say RIP Dame Deborah James Bowelbabe What an inspirational woman for all us bowel cancer warriors she just gave so much positivity and hope to us all. Rebellious Hope
It's been 18 days since my 6 mth CT Scan - & I'm still awaiting results. My Bowel cancer journey began in May 2018 then Lung Nodules in March 2019. I had Bowel resection & Lung ablation. Since Oct. 2019....I have a CT Scan every 6 mths. So far - all...
Good morning beautiful people. What amazing weather we have been having although bummed that being on chemo I can’t lay out and bask in the sunshine! I thought I’d drop in and say hi to every one and post a cheeky update, just as a newbie, on week 3 of...
Into last 7 days of radiotherapy feeling so crap
Hi everyone, my husband had emergency bowel surgery last Wednesday (today is Sunday) following a bowel obstruction which turned out to be cancer. Awaiting a full body CT scan and results of biopsy on the tumour next week. Lower half CT scan before surgery...
My husband has had chemo etc and two operations-bowel cancer and secondary liver-and an ileostomy. We investigated the reversal of the ileostomy ( he calls it Homer the stoma!) to be told this week that scan showed recurrent cancer spots ( from bowel...
Welcome to June ! We have arrived in summer . Hope you all have an enjoyable bank holiday weekend and those on chemo manage to keep the side effects at bay . We are thinking of you all . Should be an interesting photo month with gardens and day trips...
Hi my results for CS scan are all clear!!! Hallelujah. MRI show a tumor in anus or rectum. No spread to liver lymph nodes or lungs. Feel like a headless chicken can’t cry or laugh with relive! MDT are meeting next Wednesday after biopsies are back to...
