My husband is having chemotherapy (Fluorouracil) and a few days after the treatment he says he can't bear to eat anything crunchy as he can 'feel' it between his teeth and hear it in his ears. Does anyone have experience of this slightly strange side...
Hi I posted this earlier but might of been in wrong section apologies if I didn't and it's already been seen ' Ive just been told I've gotta have a second Hemicolectomy next week the first one was just over a year ago,, the last bloods and scans came...
Sorry this may seem like a silly question and probably not the right place. I've just joined the group but I cant see any ones replies to questions being asked. Are you only able to view answers to your own questions or am I missing something?? thank...
I had an operation for bowel cancer just before lockdown, i recovered well. but years later am still having problems with certain foods, where after eating have to run to the toilet, i would be horrified if this happened while we were out somewhere, there...
Good morning everyone. I have suffered with constipation on and off for a long while now. In the last few days I have noticed that there has been a pain that has slowly increased in my groin on my left hand side. I've been concerned this past week...
Hi all will introduce myself and my story when im feeling up to it. Had my first chemo 2 weeks ago am due next one tues and after 6 days have developed the most horriffic painful itchy acne mainly on my chin spreaded to my cheeks round my nose chest...
Afternoon everyone Just a quick question. Is it usual for Dr's to request a CT scan, MRI scan and a PET scan? I guess our treatment and investigations are as unique as we all are? All answers welcome PaddyBud xx
I was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer last month and due to start my treatment plan (FolFox chemo) today. I had a portacath fitted last week to administer the required drugs etc. When I arrived for treatment today they had issues accessing my port...
I’m taking Picolax today ahead of a sigmoidoscopy tomorrow. Is it ok for me to drink Bovril as one of my liquid meals? Thanks.
Thanks for letting me join this amazing group. I’m here for my husband, I’ll start at the beginning. 5 years ago he was diagnosed with kidney cancer, had his kidney out, yearly CT scans all fine until last year where Lymphoma was found, had a PET scan...
