Hi All, After what seemed like forever, I had my reversal last Oct (2021). Once home (after 6 days in hospital) I felt more uncomfortable and incorrectly assuming that my recovery would be similar after my LAR. I have now accepted that this is a longer...
I have my appointment for treatment tonight feeling sick with nerves. The consultant said last time it was going to be a long road. No sure what to do about work been off for 5 weeks. I am due to retirement in August not sure was to do as have scans in...
Hi. I have advanced bowel cancer with spread to liver and abdominal lining. I have had 6 cycles of oxyplatin and capecitabine but this hasn’t worked and I have more tumours in my abdominal lining. They are now going to try Irinotecan IV with the oral...
I'm really struggling with everything at the moment and I'm now being tested for bipolar any advice on how to handle the depression
Hello everyone, I am newly diagnosed and terrified. I have had a CT scan and also MRI scan, and have a colonoscopy scheduled for Sunday. The consultant told me that they might have problems getting past the tumour, to see the rest of my bowel, and as...
Hi everyone…. Hope you are all enjoying your weekend and are as safe as well as can be. I had a LAR with ileostomy almost 4 weeks ago and I have been recovering very well. I’ve stopped all the pain medication that was prescribed to me however I am...
Hi guys I have an appointment with surgeon to discuss my up and coming surgery, has anyone got any advice on questions I should ask ?
Sorry this is a grey post. I had a meeting with Mr W ,he tells me my cancer has spread to my neck and abdominal wall . I gather chemo may keep it at bay for a while but I need to start planning for a very short future. I'm acting very matter of fact about...
My left hemicolectomy was April 2021 so it's 10 months since the operation. But I can still feel sensitive sites inside my abdomen. I was due for the check up colonoscopy next month but now Covid has delayed that for at least a further month or so. Has...
I was told that I was cancer free but my cancer is complex, it has been on my mind but I haven’t been able to face up to much. One said treat it as a cronic and keep a close eye on me. My surgeon said it was all taken out and put this all behind me. The...
