I am new to any kind of forum. I had anterior bowel resection last year. There is recurrence of the cancer at the join, which means I have to have chemoradiation to shrink this tumor prior to surgery. Is there anyone out there who has gone through chemoradiation...
Don't know where to start, but here goes. I've had (suspected) IBS for over 35 years and was finally diagnosed about 10 years ago. Last year I was offered a bowel screening test so decided "why not, what's the worst that can happen ". Well, it came back...
Hello Has anyone experienced Irinotecan via injection? Will I be on it for long? I've had TEMS procedure which I believe went well but have to have a round of the stated medication. Anyone help? Sorry to be vague
Hello, I wonder if anyone can help please? I had a large sigmoid polyp removed, follow up letter says low grade dysplasia, with a foci of high grade dysasia. Sigmoidoscopy to check base in 6 months time. Does this mean part of the polyp was cancerous...
Hi all my wife has been give 12 to 24 months by the cancer doctor but may have an extra 3 to 6 months if she has chemo, is it worth it with side effects for the extra time ? Any thoughts would help
I have a permanent colostomy bag but also wear pads due to incontinence after the surgery. Does anyone else have this problem and how do they cope? Would like to go away for a few days but am worried that it will be difficult.
Starting my chemo radiology treatment monday .Feeling quite anxious has to what is to come
Mum in now deteriorating rapidly. Almost bed bound downstairs, on medication for pain and discomfort, very jaundiced, very weak and speaks slowly and quietly. Although she not yet particularly confused. Just too exhausted to say much. There is a palliative...
I would be interested in your thoughts. I was diagnosed 1Year ago with terminal cancer and im just.receiving.palliative treatment. But my story begins 6 Years ago when I underwent bowel investigations for iron deficiency and pain in bowel. Several doctors...
Hi my mum, 86, was diagnosed with rectal cancer in October 2021 with the tumour being very close to the rectum itself. She received 5 days of intensive Radiotherapy at beginning of December 2021. On seeing the oncologist in January it seemed the tumour...
