Good morning, I was diagnosed with lower rectal cancer back in May 2025. I had a stoma fitted in June and 5 days of radiotherapy and 12 weeks of Capox chemo. At the end of December I had APER surgery with V-Y Gluteal flap reconstruction. I have recovered...
Following all over my treatment and surgery I have severe PTSD and body dysmorphia. I am left with a permanent ileostomy, stoma bag and currently most likely a catheter for life. I am currently single, hate myself and can't see me ever having a relationship...
Hi I have had stoma for 5 years due to collerectal cancer. Had parastomall hernia repair with no problems 2 yrs ago. Today I noticed a new small hole just a little way of stoma. Has anyone else had this. Have got home visit from stoma nurse on 7th July...
Anyone able to share their experience of folfoxiri? I have been told today I will have this every two weeks for 3 months to start with
Hi, I am week 12 post right hemi colorectomy. Has anyone else had an infection in the incision site eg belly button ?. I have had different antibiotics and last week 2 lots of antibiotics together, it now appears to be healing but i still get an aching...
Just really scared and looking for reassurance, mum has mild anemia and had a FIT of >200 and has been urgently refereed for a colonoscopy, can any give me any positive outcomes to this? She does have diverticular disease and is on blood thinners, lost...
Back in June 23’ I had acute appendicitis and rushed in for a scan and subsequent surgery. During the follow up appointment I was told that I had stage 4 cancer in my colon which had metastasized to my liver. Between December 23 ’ and March 24 ’ I then...
Hi everyone, Sorry for posting here, I'm just worried and don't really have anyone to talk to. I've always had problems with my stomach and very intermittent bowel movements. The last few months, I've been producing a lot of yellow/white mucus and go...
Hi All Had APR surgery for the last part of my teatment for low rectal cancer after months of radio and chemotherapy so now have a bag for life and a barbie butt. Afew days after surgery whilst in hospital I had the catheter removed but after drinking...
Hubby just had his consultants letter after appointment. It says the chemo is not curative. It has been prescribed as before potential operation. Does that mean the operation will.be curative? He has his first chemo tomorrow
