Just trying to get some feedback if you’ve been down this route. Possible side effects DO NOT appear to include Throat Spasms if you drink cold drinks/inhale cold air. Plus Tingling/Numb hands & feet. These feature in the possible side effects of the...
Has anyone had to wait 2 weeks for chemotherapy because of low bloods
Hi everyone hope your all ok I'm finally starting my chemotherapy on Friday 5th Nov yay fingers crossed I'm hoping someone can give me advice my birthday is on the 7th and iv got to granddaughters and my daughter who I like to see now and again but worried...
Hi all Im currently in hospital just been diagnosed with bowel cancer and two spots on my liver i have to to a oncologist and specialist to discuss my treatment I’m terrified. It feels like I’ve been written of already and will be at least two...
My mum was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer with spread to liver in July this year. She was told inoperable. Needless to say it was one of the worst moments of our life and really rocked the entire family. Fast forward several months and after 5...
My husband is 5/6 weeks on from emergency right hemicolectomy & sigmoid resection and he has a temporary ileostomy. So far everything has gone well. Today about 2pm he had a little sharp pain inside for 5 mins that went away. We had dinner at 8. About...
Hi went for my first chemotherapy treetment today was sent home had my temperature was high come home went to drs he said I have a water infection got 5 days antibiotics they told me to phone Monday to make another appointment angry now has this happened...
Hi All, i am new here! I am looking for some guidance / reassurance / information - i don't know really. Back in March my partner was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer, within 6 weeks he was in for his op, tumour removed and healing well. He was put on...
I had my tumor removed in jan this year went through four months of hell with chemo I haven't had a ct scan as yet is that normal? I have an appointment with my surgeon on 10th of November so perhaps he will arrange it. I'm worried because other people...
Hi all, as you know i went to hospital for blood test a couple of days ago, today i found out ,my 1st cycle of treatment ,will be next Tuesday, so must have done well ,to get good results back so quick, all i can hope for now, is everythings is good for...
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