First scan this morning, so mixed emotions scarred there is something else is going on or wrong only because after my bowel screen appointment, my stomach is still aching, and bloating and I feel really uncomfortable. then on the other hand pleased...
l’ve finally finished my 8 cycles of chemo, which I am so, so glad about. But now I feel a bit lost as to what happens next after spending so long being wonderfully looked after by the NHS. I’ve got a meeting with the oncologist consultant next week and...
The post I've just read reminds me of my cancer diagnosis. I'd returned to my GP three or four times to be told I probably had piles despite not having an examination. I was 51 and considered too young to have bowel cancer despite classic symptoms
Welcome to February and signs of Spring approaching. This means a lot to me as my mum always did the bulk of her treatments in the lead up to Christmas and would be just finishing off in February and given time to recover , rest and watch Spring approach...
Well today I had a list of 5 things that I needed to do. I did none of them, not a 1. I did make Butter nut squash and lental soup. (It wasn't on my list ). Scan results on Tuesday, think it's the waiting that's got to me. So have spent the last hour...
Hello everyone posting for mum who has stage 4 bowel cancer! Starting chemo Monday but I have come across the dendritic cell therapy! The company Immucura I have been researching has anyone had experience or got any info on it?? thankyou ...
I think I’ve joined a group but not sure
Hi all , has anyone tried irrigation/ enimas to regulate bowel contro ? I’m almost 1 1/2 years from LAR and still have issues . Especially in the evening when my bowels decide to wake up and I get alot of embarrassing wind and trips to the loo . It...
Do you find going through this changes you as a person????
I haven't posted for a while as I have been feeling very positive as hubby on 2nd cycle of chemo and although it has been challenging at times he is doing well but I feel myself worrying about his prognosis a little and having yet another wobble getting...
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