I had blood when wiping . Did the still test was positive . Went for colonoscopy and they found a rectal legion. Biopsy’s done at the time he said 70% sure it was cancer. Colorectal nurse has called to ask if they can be of support . I’ve had MRI and...
hi all so I’m very new to this forum and it’s not myself that has cancer. It’s my husband. He was diagnosed in January 2025 with stage four rectal cancer which had spread to the pelvic sidewall distant lymph nodes involved. In February 2025 he commenced...
Hello, I’m new here as I’ve been experiencing symptoms which are worrying me and I can’t see a Dr for a few weeks. About 3 months ago I randomly and suddenly become constipated and it’s never gone away. During this time I’ve seen (tiny) amounts of blood...
After removal of my colon cancer, I ended up with a colostomy bag, 7 weeks ago, tonight it bulged out, any one else had this happen? Should I worry?
My husband has stage 4 bowel cancer. It has been recommended he take 3 laxatives daily. This is due to a recent infection and he hasn't opened his bowels for 5 days. Today he lied by saying he had taken the first dose, when he had poured it down the sink...
Simon has had his 9mth review today we weren't in 2 minutes surgeon said everything was fine.
Wishing everyone here a happy Christmas and hope the new year turns out to be a good one for all xx
Hello. Hope everyone is doing OK. I had stage 3 cancer in 2023. Had part of my bowel removed and underwent 3 months of chemo that ended in Feb 2024. Since then, I have, thankfully, been fit and healthy with my scans etc coming back clear. I go to the...
Hello Everyone, I was a regular visitor to this forum just over 2 and half years ago when my husband Jay got bowel cancer. Sadly he passed away in June 2023 but please don't let that alarm any of you going through this just now he was I think just one...
My Dad has had 11 cycles of the Flofox chemotherapy, he’s had his ups and down, hurdles thrown in the way. We got told that his chemo is stopping, CT results good no spread. If he’s been told that they will do 3 monthly review / scans. Does this mean...
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