After a good response to chemo I am due to have lung ablation on the remaining two nodules in my right lung. Just wondering whether if anyone could share their experience of this type of treatment.
Hi, I am new to this group as I have been diagnosed on Monday following a colonoscopy that revealed a 5cm tumour in my rectal sigmoid region. The NHS have been fantastic as I had a call from the Nurse the day after explaining the next steps and already...
Simon had his operation on 21st March but he hasn't had any results yet. He has had scans but again no results He has been in and out of hospital maybe that's why?
Hi I’ve recently been diagnosed with rectal cancer spread to lymph nodes (bowel) and liver i am very early on in my pathway and am petrified as youd expect - ive taken 2 weeks leave from work whilst im awaiting next steps but cant imagine feeling mentally...
My dad has secondary bowel cancer which has spread quite a bit, he's had chemo which lasted for 2 weeks at a time for months, he's tried 3 different types of chemo and nothing has worked, he's starting to have a lot more pain now. The consultant has...
I have also posted this in the stoma support group… I had a temporary ileostomy for 15mths, reversed in Feb 2025. Since the reversal I’ve experienced 4 incidents of intense cramps in the upper centre of my abdomen, about 3 fingers above my tummy button...
Hi, I’ve been just been diagnosed with cancer, after severe bleeding from the bottom and multiple transfusions I was given a CT scan where they found a large mass in my small bowel. I was operated on the next day and they found a GIST tumour which...
Hi all, I’m new to the site, having completed chemo and radiotherapy over the past year with very limited improvement. Due to the size and position of my tumour my only remaining option is pelvic exenteration surgery that is scheduled for next Monday...
Hi, I am nearly one year post surgery and currently awaiting my first annual CT scan and due a colonoscopy soon. Like most people on here that have or is going these checks my anxiety levels have increased and despite all attempts to keep busy and positive...
Hi all, I have had treatment 1 of a cycle of 6 last Friday. Tolerated infusion ok but last few days I have had zero energy and breathlessness. Prior to treatment I had been anaemic and suffering fatigue and breathlessness - so that’s all been really...
