After 2 colon cancer operations I was left with 20cms of colon issues started as soon as I got home from hospital. I experienced itching at my entrance to my rectum doctor said my toilet has irritants in as my colon has been cut to only 20cm he gave...
Hi all I finished chemo back in early August - very pleased that I had the all clear. I’ve still got neuropathy in hands and feet and my vision is still mildly affected (ie light sensitive) plus some lower leg oedema. Has anyone else experienced...
Hi, I have managed to survive just over one and half year after my colorectal surgery, But I still can't manage my bowel movements, I am suffering from constipation pretty badly every day! Doctor prescribed me laxative but I don't want to take those...
My issues started in November 2021 I was 47, nothing much just a tiny bit of blood and itch was also little bit painful when sitting, just piles will get cream or suppository it’ll be fine I thought - maybe cut back on the Prosecco / too many late nights...
Good morning folks . I hope this finds you well, or as well as can be under our circumstances. My question today is related to weeping faecal matter. After my bowel operation 3 weeks ago, I have had to resort to wearing an adult nappy, due to continual...
Hi, My brother has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer in March/April, which has spread to his lungs and liver (multi bilateral liver and lung metastases (stage 4). The outlook isn’t good. He is 47 and was mega fit and healthy… now a little...
Good afternoon everyone x The wait for results is so stressful as it is for all sorts if things. I don't mean to sound dramatic but it feels like my life depends on the outcome of the MRI CT and biopsies. I have been feeling more tired with he stress...
Morning All, Not looking for responses just feel the need to post this today, didn’t want to put on my social media otherwise it will look like I am fishing for sympathy! Just feel the need to mark today! So a year ago this afternoon I went for my...
On top of everything else (sex, freedom of plan thing without thinking I’ll be able to do it without toilet issues, pain (this hasn’t taken away),peace. now I have found out my friends, last year wee went to cancun, it was great but I had a meltdown...
Good morning folks, I have a mission to take my wife on Holiday before my second big operation in January of 24. I initially looked at New York for a few days ( childhood dream). However I have received quotes of £3,000 or more from specialist holiday...
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