At the beginning of February I found out that I had a blockage in my large bowel. By the end of February I'd had surgery which was successful. All the mass had been removed. It was malignant. A few months later I started chemo, just in case. CAPOX made...
Hello everyone, Im new to this. I am about to start chemotherapy for the first time after having two rounds of radiotherapy that did not work. It will be for at least 3 months. I think I’ve decided on the mixture with the drip and tablets. Has anyone...
How long will my son loose mucus from his bottom he has a stoma which doesn't cause any problems but he is really upset about the mucus when he stands up
Hi again looking for some advice going for an overnight spa break with my stoma ,I have been swimming but just wonder if anybody has use steam room or saunas, a bit confused if they will be okay to use? thanks
Hi everyone. This is my first post, and is a plea for help. My Father in Law was diagnosed with Advanced Bowel Cancer 1 month ago (Transverse Colon) T4 N1. Small lung effusion. No lung lesions. His Chemo is due to start on 7th January, and the tumour...
I'm still in the testing/elimination/diagnosis phase and trying not to worry but my Calprotectin test came back at a level of 414 and I've been referred to the gastric clinic on the 'urgent' list. My initial pain in June over 4-5 weeks has eased but not...
Hi All I've been having treatment for stage 4 bowel cancer over the last two years (one 17mm met in liver & four ~12mm mets in lungs). I've had a range of chemo drugs and targeted drugs. For a while the drugs seemed to at least be holding things in...
Hi everyone I am currently just starting a 12 week isolated period due to being high risk as still receiving chemotherapy oh and my 3rd nipple (Ileostomy). In a previous discussion regarding Coronavirus and work it was suggested by Court maybe we could...
How long will my son loose mucus from his bottom following a stoma operation?
Hi. I know this is probably a strange question but I wondered if anyone had peripheral neuropathy before their cancer was diagnosed? I am 3 years post surgery and had a right hemicolectomy. Before I was diagnosed ,during COVID, I developed neuropathy...
