Hi everyone how are we all today hopefully good xx
Hi everyone just been diagnosed with rectal cancer 2 months ago at age 29, big shock After my doctor saying was hemeroids for about 9 months, had endoscopy and CT and MRI scans shows large tumour, had colostomy put in, 3 months chemo then 5 weeks radiotherapy...
Just wondering if anyone has tried Probiotics after colon surgery? I had a tumour removed from my lower colon (and a piece on the right side of the colon) a year ago and had a Stoma. Then 3 weeks ago i had the reversal surgery. I am still having very...
hi I joined this wonderful sight last week after being diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic cancer , spread to the liver (two masses on liver) I was told the news by drs in A@E and a specialist of colorectal cancer. This morning I had colonoscopy....
Hi hope everyones ok and had a good day and night take care
Hi everyone, my mum will be 81 soon and has just had a colonoscopy a few days ago where they have found.bowel cancer!! We are waiting for the ct scans to come back from her abdomen and chest. But they have said they won't operate has she's to vulnerable...
hi everyone I’ve just seen my surgeon and he has recommended complete removal of rectum etc with permanent bag I’m so confused not sure what to expect as it’s a big opp x can anyone help please
Hello am due for a long resection which I was told could be done had my lung function test and pet scan but I’ve just received an appointment to see my oncologist next week ! Anyone else had this? Wondering if they won’t or can’t do op now … I’ve had...
Just had an ileostomy after anterior resection for bowel cancer. Cannot see what I'm doing below stoma. Can't get bags as to stick to my skin for more than 0 hours odd. How does anyone live like this?
Hello again! Am still desperately searching for some sort of guideline, idea on how others recovered after re-section. I had my stoma reversed nearly a month ago - it seems like a long time to still be stuck indoors close to the bathroom, still eating...
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