So today we received the results of my husbands 1st CT scan after starting nivolumab immunotherapy I am so pleased to say that the cancer in he's para aortic lymph nodes is stable not only stable but one of the nodes that were of concern has shrunk from...
Hi, This is my first post ,so hope I've got it in the right place. I just wanted to offer a word of encouragement to those of you who are struggling with the after effects of Chemo, in particular the dreaded Chemo brain, IT DOES GET BETTER,...
Well what a roller coaster it's been.. deciding not to have the operation for mum, to now going back to see the consultant and having it.. the percentages seemed quite low even though they were abov average the needing care after in a home for abit is...
Mucin found in appendix after appendectomy I had an laparoscopic appendectomy 18th September and was told it was necrotic appendicitis that luckily hadn't ruptured and was sent home to recover. 6 weeks later I got a phone all from a colorectal nurse...
Evening all (well morning now)! What a day! I had my liver resection today, I was terrified to say the least but absolutely everyone here has been amazing, I am in awe. I spent 5 hours in recovery and then back to the ward. My surgeon said it went...
I had a high anterior resection to remove a 12cm tumour 2 weeks ago everything went well they removed everything they could see and sent off biopsies. Got my results today on my. Birthday of course that the cancer was found in a couple of lymph nodes...
Hi diagnosed with cancer in caecum, had surgery ( right hemicolectomy ) 2 weeks ago tomorrow abs recovering well. Had follow up today he told me tumour wasT3 however lymph nodes clear abs good margins, however he did say he saw a nodule which he removed...
Does anyone know if it’s ok to drink decaf coffee whilst on capox
Hi everybody, I hope everyone has found something to smile at this weekend, even if just once. I'm starting my journey and have been advised to do my research into the best colorectal surgeons/oncology team I can find.... does anyone have any idea how...
Hi my husbands had 6 rounds of nivolumab immunotherapy and he is really tired all the time like a simple 10 minute walk to our children's school absolutely wipes him out to the point he has to take a nap when we get home he is sleeping a lot lately and...
