Had my first cycle of Folfox yesterday & wearing the pump at home for 48hrs… 2 weekly cycles for 12 weeks. All seemed to go as planned at the hospital and the Picc line definitely helped with the ease of infusion and bloods etc as I didn’t feel anything...
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Hi my husband had an Ivor Lewis procedure 6 1/2 months ago, he also had a tumour removed from his bowel and a resection with no stoma, so basically two major operations in one. Recovery has been very slow as he was not able to have a feeding tube and...
Bit late to start this but thought we could encourage each other with positive points to help us through January ! Managed a short walk just before we lost the sunlight ! So far a short walk each day has been my goal ! take care , Court
Hi , I suffer from extreme health anxiety which affects me daily . The last 2 days I have noticed that my poop is thin but not flat . It kind of looks like garden worms . I started a no carbs Keto diet 2nd January and not sure if it could be linked to...
Hi All, Just on here to have a bit of a winge and to be a baby! So I had my 1 year check back in November, bloods and CT scan all good, but referred for a colonoscopy as well to cover all bases. Anyway, the appointment has finally come through which...
Hi All, After feeling a bit stronger each day for the first couple of days I'm having a real low and struggling to control my thoughts and fears. I've taken some strength from messages from people on here so thought I'd spell out my worries and try...
Hi my husband has a colostomy following emergency surgery back in October. I got home from a 12 hour shift tonight and he has a sore area appeared under his bag seal looks quite raw. I've checked his temp and all good and apart from it being a bit sore...
My husband was diagnosed in December,2023 and since then there have been numerous tests, colonoscopy, biopsy etc. We have had a meeting with the oncologist and all relevant papers have been signed to start chemotherapy. But there has been no date given...
Hi all Having complete my treatment for rectal cancer mid November I am still suffering from the after effects of radiotherapy, chiefly severe soreness or pain at times and irregular bowel movement. This has caused me to become very depressed and anxious...
