Four weeks post op and just got my results back. Not really what I wanted to hear. The tumour was aggressive that was removed but they say there may be a chance of cells still floating around? Im going to see the oncologist to see what he suggest...
Hello, On 26th April, following long treatments for Bowel Cancer, I had surgery to remove the remaining cancer tumour from my lower bowel. Due to the tumours being much closer to the top of my anus that the surgeon had originally hoped, I have been...
Hi haven’t been on for a while, starting a new chemotherapy drug next week and most probably my hair will fall out, going for the cold cap any advice Dr said yesterday that I am unlikely to be here in ten years but he will refer me to the trial team...
Hi all after my CEA levels were marginally raised in April and I went into panic mode, after a very anxious 4 week wait my scan was clear no sign of reoccurrence. I'm hoping this isn't going to be a thing everytime I get my bloods I get a scan its so...
Received the news yesterday that I have advanced stage 4 bowel cancer and I’m freaking out, my whole body is in shock, I feel sick, tingly and really struggling. I’m 48. They are shocked at how aggressive it is and I’m all over the place. Can anyone help...
A lot of people currently on the boards whose pathways are heading towards Hipec surgery . Wondered about pulling together some experiences or information for people to assist others . Take care , Court
Hi has anyone got any tips on how to treat acne due to chemo it’s not bad at the minute but it’s getting worse , it’s on my face and it’s quite sore x
After 3 years with every thing going well to have a blood test and the results telling you that the CEA level has jumped into danger level and the prognostic is that your cancer has not only come back but has moved somewhere else in your body. How in...
Hi If anyone is loosing their hair on immunotherapy please let ne know. I've been on treatment for over a year six weekly IV. Thanks for reading Tracy
Why am I feeling so alone and fearful.. Just want to be part of life and enjoy things again
