I have read lots about eating well for cancer, I have been told so much much I know seems whimsical and others dangerous. so where do I find out the truth or fiction the don’t eat at all list I have been told no carbs bread, potatoes, pasta, no...
Hi, I have just started Capecitabine tablets 2000mg twice a day, and was wondering how soon do side effects start? Thank you
My husband has been given Pliazon to try for skin problems and I wonder if any one had used it? His face started bleeding from his pores this morning, like acne? Thank you
Hi everyone, I’m a 44 year old mum of 4 and I was recently diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. I will be starting 6 cycles of Folfox chemo shortly. A friend suggested that I plan to give myself a treat at each of the 6 cycles. So, whilst I’m slightly...
Can anyone tell me what to except from radiotherapy for lung cancer thanks
I am due to start 8 cycles of CAPOX next week and frankly am terrified of how I will feel and all the side effects . I have lots of questions and would be very grateful if anyone can help. I read on another thread that you need to wear gloves and...
Evening everyone, My mother in law has been diagnosed with bowel cancer, she lives in Kent alone so myself and my husband transferred all her treatment to Yorkshire and have moved her in with us so we can help take care of her. She had a Stoma bag...
Just having a moan. It's not the best day today but with only 3 more treatments left, last one on Friday, I think it's more to do with the greyness of the day and lack of sunshine than anything else and it's not very warm either. Apart from gripey pains...
I had a watch wait offer after chemoradiotherapy. I did have cancer in lymph nodes, on scan showed cancer had gone in bowel but had slough showing. I asked surgeon what would he recommend. He advised he thought with slough likelihood cancer would return...
Does anyone know when it is ok to drink alcohol post surgery. I had my hemicolectomy 18 June and I have a friend’s party next week and would love a glass or two of red wine. I have finished all the post op meds. Thanks in advance.
