On colon 2ww referral Th ey have asked for PET/MRI scan for liver after CT what can it mean?? Am anxious now
Hi just wondering how they determine how advanced a malignancy is in the bowel?
Hi, my husband has a lower anterior resection for rectal cancer in Feb last year and they removed 1 seminal vesicle. He was also rushed back in after discharge with over 2 litres of urine retention. he is still suffering with painful urination and pain...
Hi I am having my yearly tests following diagnosis of stage 3 cancer last Jan-bowel resection and chemo. Just had colonoscopy-went well and all clear, CT scans next. Unfortunately I've been placed on fast track referral pathway for uterine cancer following...
Hello everyone Feeling a bit shaky as I’m 2 years in remission with rectal cancer. Saw my GP on Friday and she found abnormal ulcerations around my anus. Seeing colorectal consultant on Tuesday. Has anyone in remission had these and what was the outcome...
Happy New Year, I hope 2025 is better than you all think it might be x Our Christmas was lovely, we tried our best to forget what was happening ( easier said than done tho eh???) So just a little update on my husband. yesterday we went to the hospital...
Hey there. I had my surgery on 12th December and I’ve been off work since then. I’ve just been sent my follow up appointment which is 29th Jan. This is with the surgeon . I’ve literally no idea when I should be going back to work. I’m definitely not...
Hi I’ve noticed that since my diagnosis and particularly since my operation last month, I’ve been suffering from nightmares- rather vivid dreams - which is impacting my sleep. Anyone had similar experiences? I am recalling, in particular, the intensity...
Hi all , I’m a very anxious mum of three youngest being 8 . Was diagnosed officially March 23 T4a N1 M0 my tumour was sigmoid and wasn’t a really aggressive one under microscope . Never had a problem with CEA then in October it was 11 I went straight...
Hi all got a routine lower colonoscopy in March of 2023 as been having blood in stool and my dad had got diagnosed with colonn cancer he's 52 bowl and colon cancer run on both sides of the family they found piles said nothing to worry about come back...
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