I’m 47 and recently had a colonoscopy where they found a malignant looking mass. 10 biopsies taken. Located 4-5cm from rectum. Now waiting a CT and MRI scan and MDT meeting. It’s starting to feel more real now and feeling anxious and scared on what is...
Hi everyone! I’ve recently just joined the macmillan community in the hopes that I’ll find people who are going through the same. As some background, I initially went to the doctors with IBS symptoms and after having a sigmoidoscopy and many other...
Been diagnosed last week with colon cancer 4cm tumor not broken colon wall in perfect health and no symptoms. had CT scan last week and came back the some marks and radiographer was not sure so being sent for MRI Is a CT scan not able to detect cancer...
So, my sister Margaret came in today with a letter for me to look at. It is the date of her CT scan to look at these bone lesions they are talking about. It is on the 12th July so not too long away. The ironic thing though is it is one year to the day...
Morning all - apologies for all the questions I have a 4cm colon cancer diagnosis and waiting to confirm shadings on my liver with mri tomorrow and then pet scan I am based in London and wanted to know any recommendations when seeking a second opinion...
Hello everyone, I just wanted to reach out and ask for some advice/guidance. I currently have 2 small cancerous cysts on my liver. I am due to start Chemo in 3 weeks time which I am dreading. Has anyone had any experience with Folfirinox? The cold...
My son has coletectal cancer and will get his treatment plan next week but he is having lots of stomach ache could the cancer be growing
My dad has come to the end of 4 cycles of Capox, they said hes not to have anymore until it goes to MDT meeting. Scans are next week. Praying for shrinkage
Hi.....I had Anterior Resection 3 weeks ago. Recovered from surgery well. My wound was slightly inflamed so 1 week later was given antibiotics. Since I got them I had terrible diarrhea. Was then given different ones not so strong. I was told it be combination...
UPPER ABDOMEN PAIN I am 4 weeks on from a right hemi transverse section and have had a problem with an intense pain in the upper right abdomen which wakes me up during the night. I have to take painkillers twice during the night. So I have been 3...
