Hi just wondering is anyone living on there own and how are they coping iv got to go back to my flat soon and starting chemo next week
Hi I have been diagnosed with prostrate cancer, which is treatable figures crossed, but now I am being asked to do tests for bowel cancer. I thought I was coping with the prostrate but this is taking me over the top. Sorry to moan but needed to get...
I finished 25 sessions of Radiotherapy with 2 x 1800mg Capecitabine on 1st October. I originally had cold hands (along with fatigue etc etc) which gradually eased up. During last week and especilally today the cold hands and increased sensitivity...
Hi everyone, hope your day has been ok, i had my pump taken off today, so got a week off now, im feeling a little tired today, but now know what goes on with the future cycles, hope you all have a safe weekend hugs to all & Take care x
Hi everyone hope your all doing ok can someone put me the right direction my birthdays Friday I know it will sound silly but would eating nibbles like crisps be ok for me to eat iv been trying to eat sensible thank you for any advice
Hi all, been to Hospital tthis morning to talk about my next treatment,was told it be about 2 weeks, but had a call this afternoon, and its all go from next week,didnt expect it so quick, now its time to sit & think about the next move, and the nerves...
Anyone had to wait for 2weeks cause bloods are down got to have transfusions before chemo
Hello! My husband was admitted to hospital 1 month ago with sepsis, and whilst in hospital had routine scans which showed a mass in his bowel. After further testing and a complete bowel obstruction, he had emergency surgery 2 weeks ago to remove the tumour...
Has anyone else had to wait a long time for their diagnosis ? I had scan last year where they overlooked that I had cancer. Doctor told me it was just bad luck. This year had emergency surgery and only got results after 8 weeks. Despite them knowing...
Hi everyone I'm currently on capox chemo and due to start round 3 on Monday. My oncologist has recommended 4-8 rounds. She said most of the benefit is in the first 4 rounds at 15%,then the following 4 rounds only benefit 2%,which seems really low? Just...
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