Just wanting to find out if anybody has tried CBD paste/oil, during their chemo treatment at all? I've read about a lot of people online who have in other forums, etc. I'd like to hear about pros and cons experienced please. Many thanks
Hi All, my first post in this forum. I am 52 and lost my wife of 25 years to bowel cancer last Tuesday. It was horrific, it went from finding a bump in her tummy 5 weeks ago to her passing away. I have edited this post as it was meant for another section...
Could the cancer spread while waiting for treatment
Hey everyone, reaching out because this platform was so reassuring and helpful last time. Im one year since my colon cancer diagnosis at 31 years old. Went through surgery and adjuvant chemo, and cross fingers everyday that that would be the last of...
Hi. I'm concerned because my CEA level has increased to 1.0 from 0.7 in my latest blood test. Itr also increased from 0.5 to 0.7 in the previous test 6 months ago Has anyone experienced this? I know it's still within range, but the increase is worrying...
A few months into the journey now for colon cancer with liver mets. I am trying to educate myself, because i believe it helps when trying to advocate your care. Does anyone know or can anyone shed any light on Chemo regimens? For example, why are...
It's Nettie123 her again. Rectosigmoid resection 2021. Liver mets discovered weeks after colon surgery, also possible mets on one lung. My latest liver met is on segment 4 of the liver and is only 8mm. There are some possible tiny mets on one lung...
Hubby was diagnosed with colorectal cancer (tumour in rectum) just over 2 weeks ago. Has since been for his MRI scan to check the structure of the tumour and now has a CT scan on Tuesday to check for any spread. I know this is the one that he’s really...
How long does it take for treatment to start
Can anyone tell me how long radiotherapy sessions last please
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