Does anybody know the best thing for a sore bum pain killers not touching it
I have had my first contact today with this group in response to my post on the news my husband received this week that the bowel cancer, in spite of chemo and two operations ( bowel and liver secondaries) has produced more secondaries in liver and lungs...
My husband has been diagnosed with rectal cancer and is due to start chemo and radiology to shrink the tumour before surgery. He has a different form of cancer a couple of years ago and is all clear on that. He is a very angry man who is not coping well...
Hi all, I know there have been a few mentions of centres of excellence for bowel cancer spread to the liver. Just doing a bit of research for my best friend and she wants to review options once she has had her first 3 months of chemo. Does anyone have...
My husband Jay has just had the devastating news that his bowel cancer has returned. He also has type 2 diabetes and has a permanent stoma bag. Because of the stoma there are certain things that he's not supposed to eat one of them being cheese. He made...
Good Morning Forum! So, I've calmed down- slightly! after getting the bombshell news on Tuesday that Jay's cancer has recurred. I've been `googling` like mad to find out what I can about different things I know they say its not good to do this and...
So 6 weeks post op to remove tumour from rectum, the staging is T4N1B. Have been offered chemo over 6 months. Oxaliplatin intravenous every 21 days for 8 cycles and capecitabine twice daily for 14 days for 8 cycles. This will start in about 3 weeks. I...
Hi I’ve recently had my operation to remove tumour. 5 days ago. I’m struggling with what to eat, I’ve been eating yoghurt, custard and sofft foods but I’m wondering if anyone has any advice on things to try.
Hi Everyone! I've been on here talking about my husbands recent CT scan. We went to see his surgeon today and unfortunately its bad news. Excuse the language but the bastard has come back but this time it is in lining on his stomach just near his...
The cancer has spread to my liver so I need chemo before surgery to remove the tumour. Before that I need a stent to stop my bowel becoming blocked. There are 12 to 15 small lesions. I am waiting for an appointment with the oncologist & one for the...
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