Lots of blossom around this year. Charlie Mackesy is working on a new book!!!!!!!
Hi. I'm new to this forum. I have rectal cancer. Had radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Only had 3 out of the 4 cycles of chemo cos of side effects. Worried how will that affect the outcome. Anxious about upcoming scans but hopefully I'll be able to have...
Hi all I only messaged last week as I was feeling a bit down. But felt like I had to again today, I want to message my friends to say how I'm feeling but can't bring myself to! So I have two dates now, one for the CT scan, one for the colonoscopy and...
Hi guys it’s 03.10 and I haven’t slept a wink. Currently lying on the sofa so my husband can get some sleep after battling insomnia for 5hrs. I had my first treatment today and I cannot sleep. I’ve tried white noise, music staying off social media and...
How long does it take for the pain to get better following a bowel cancer operation
Hi everyone! Not been on here for a long time! just wanted to hear others experiences! so back in November 2022 I had an Extended right hemicolectomy they removed 20 inches of large bowel, 1.5 inches of small bowel removed. Since then my bowels have...
Oh well. I’m having a colonography on Wednesday. My decision, not because anything is wrong. I hope. Just for peace of mind. My last colonoscopy 5 1/2 years was clear. Everything for nearly 10 years! years has been ok as well. So why am I doing this?...
Are there any incontinence pants for bowel leakage for men. My son is loosing mucus from his bottom He has a stoma
Hi everyone I should be asleep, but instead just led here thinking about upcoming check ups. Today has been one of those fed up days! And just now I heard people laughing outside which made me shed a tear, as I'm here over thinking! I'm sure I'm not...
Hi all, I have my surgery date for the 29th April, so not long to wait. I had my pre op assessment today and was given Nutricia pre op drink and the dreaded plenvu . On the instructions for the Nutricia it says to drink 4 bottles the evening before...
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