I have bowel cancer, awaiting my operation. I just wondered if I'm likely to lose weight after the operation? And if I will, what is the general amount?
Hi, I had Bowel Cancer operation back in September with a stoma Bag fitted. I then had a reversal of the stoma bag a week later as I was still in hospital and was unable to eat or drink. I was in hospital for nearly three weeks. Since then I have...
So I went to say goodbye to my hero today my dad Sleeping peacfuly is all I could see through the tears This man was my king who didn't need a crown My hero who didn't need a cape The definition of a gentle giant . My life will never feel the...
I’ve got cold water a straw a concoction of other stuff to mix it with. I can’t drink it. I’ve rung the hospital and they said drink as much as I can and speak to the surgeon in the morning. I know if I don’t drink it they won’t operate. I’m in such a...
So today at 07.10 dads journey ended . No pain just took his last breath Cancer go fuck yourself
Hey All, I have good ol’ oxaliplatin as part of my treatment plan which I think is fairly common for colorectal cancers. I just wondered if anyone has come up with any good warm drinks to try as I am getting a little bored with warm water, warm squash...
Hi all so I’m 3 days post surgery. Everything went as planned and the surgeon was really happy. First day my bowel was working without letting me know. Now it’s calmed down but I’m in hospital still (being discharged tomorrow). I feel good and I want...
Hi, my mum was diagnosed in May with stage 4 bowel cancer. It’s been hard, but for Christmas my aunty would like to gift her a spa day, unfortunately due to her diagnosis not all of them will let her book my mum in for a massage. Does anyone know any...
My dad was diagnosed with colon cancer spread to the liver lung and lymph nodes in October. They were lookig to start him on chemo but he's to unwell for this . This last week he has deteriorated massively and for the last few days bleeding constantly...
Has anyone been affected with ED (erectile disfunction) post op. Had my tumour and 11 lymph nodes removed at start of September as not enough shrinkage after 4 rounds of chemo & 25 sessions of radiotherapy, so now have a permanent stoma. Just wondering...
