According to my 5 year pathway I'm due a ct and colonoscopy in November but as I have no colon will I still have to have one ?
hello....I've finished my chemoradiotherapy....had MRI and ct scans.....been told tumour has shrunk from 3cm to 1.8.... so just over half....and because of this....I was told I won't need surgery but will be kept an eye on.....but I'm worried that as...
My husband has been diagnosed with rectal cancer, he has been given the choice of 5 doses of radiotherapy then the operation to take it out, or 5 weeks of radiotherapy with chemo then wait 8 weeks to see if he's got a complete response he will then have...
Hi had first chemo on monday, bit wierd, found it very lonely experience,. Bloody covid!!! the antisickness 12 hours later made me violently sick , !!! Keep forgetting about cold thing ‍♀️ and small bites as jaw hurts ‍♀️feeling sick most of day trying...
I had a test kit recently that required investigation and had a Colonoscopy, Polyps were removed but one was Malignant and I am to have surgery in October, but I am very worried about this as I have been told that it is possible I could have a Stoma fitted...
Hello This is my first ever post, so please bear with me. My husband (unwillingly) had an ELAPE procedure (removal of rectum and anus) and IGAP (skin grafting) procedure for perineal reconstruction just under two weeks ago. He finds it extremely painful...
Had anyone here looked at the budwieg diet and do you have any feedback on? Thought it might be something to try but would be keen to hear of anyone had any experience with it. A
Have finished my second course of flofox chemo and suffering from swollen feet and ankles. Anyone elase had this and best course of action thankyou
Had meeting with surgeon today, hubby needs a permanent stoma. It's a bit of a shock cause 3 weeks ago we were oblivious to all this. Operation scheduled for 3-4 weeks. Nedd as much info as possible as what to expect. Thanks
Had ascending colon and partial transverse removed Friday by keyhole. Home and walking about but day 5 and bowel not opened , just small gas releases. Only taking fluids (soup, porridge). Anyone had similar problem getting going again ?
