Good evening folks, I had an unsuccessful stoma operation around yen weeks ago. I couldn't have the full tumour removed and a bag fitted because of scar tissue due to chemo. However I'm scheduled at the beginning of the year for another operation...
Hello all I was lucky enough to have my over 50s stool sample pick up an issue 2 and a half years ago, I quickly had a colonoscopy and they found a pollop which was removed and sent away for examination and I was to get results within 6-8 weeks, I never...
My dad was diagnosed 3 weeks ago during colonoscopy. We have heard nothing more, other than he has an appointment with the surgeon on Wednesday. Is this the normal routine? We dont know what stage cancer dad has or what the next step is. My Dad had a...
Hello all I have come on to give an update in the hope it just might be what someone needs right now. my husband today just had CT results and all good…he is four years 6 months down the line and been really tough at times. Please read my profile. I...
Hi, I had my bowel op on July 27th, then started my chemotherapy on Oct 2nd. I've gone from going to the gym and swimming 4 times a week and riding my bikes around 3 or 4 times. The Stoma is seriously getting me down, the diet and being sore, but...
So …hi everyone….hubby had a fit test , saw a consultant last Wednesday, came out, he wouldn’t allow me to in with him…and he was all good , consultant didn’t have any concerns…BUT…sending him for a CT scan …why ? hubby says thorax, stomach and lungs...
Had my new picc line fitted on Wednesday ready for infusion again next week, it waa flushed and bloods taken Thursday morning it felt quite sore today so my daughter who's trained to flush and dress my line had a look this morning and it's black and blue...
Hi, I’m not the one affected directly but I’m posting here because today I found out that someone I knew has been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer spread to the lungs. We used to be in touch then we stopped talking and we spoke again briefly today...
After 4 years 11 months I have had my 5 year tests thinking I had made it only to be told that my CEA levels have climbed very high and this is a sure indication that my cancer has returned. Now having CT and PET scans arranged to find cancer. Gutted...
Hi all, I've not been aound much lately as I've been (selfishly?) getting on with my life. I apologise for that as I could, perhaps, be offering more advice here from time to time. Anyway, I've had some recent issues with my large bowel which has involved...
