My mum has Stage 4 bowel cancer in the distal transverse colon and significant liver metastases. She's in a nursing home for other health issues and is receiving palliative care. She's in a wheelchair and needs hoisting. She's not on any treatment as...
Hi I was wondering if anyone has had Bleeding nearly 5 years after bowel resection and chemotherapy? Slightly worried if anyone knows for peace of mind thanks .
Has anyone had a referral letter to a consultant in ulster Hospital Macmillan unit with a S Van shaeybroeck? Is this indicative of bad news for reaction of cancer in bowel results? Really worried.
Hi everyone Wanted some advice from anyone on Capecitabine tablets. Had tumour removed from my colon about 13 weeks ago. On tablets to as a 'mop up'. 5 tablets morning and evening, 2150mg. First 2 cycles were fine but going into 3rd cycle not...
Hi I have been diagnosed with cancer of my small intestine. I am awaiting an appointment with my oncologist, however at present I have very little energy. I have had an operation for a colonoscopy bag. Which I am recovering from, is this level of weakness...
I’ve had five rounds of chemo and my hair has thinned a lot. More than I imagined. My head / scalp hurts where the hair has come out. anyone any advice on how to ease this? thanks
Does anyone on here get this I am looking after my son he lives alone and is self employed he is so fatigued after chemo that he can't get out of bed some days
Hi, My wife's FIT score is 400. I'd like to know. What increments does the test go up from, so 10, 20, 30, or does it go 10, 100, 200, or 10, 11, 12, 13, etc.? Is 400 the highest or is, as I think, >400 the highest? Not easy this waiting for...
Has anyone else experienced this? What was their prognosis and did it tecir again?
Hi, Could anyone offer any advice on the best skin care products? I’m 5 rounds into Flofori/cetuximab chemo and my face is quite raw across my nose and cheeks. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
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