It's been a month since my last update, so here goes As of just this morning, myself and my family are somewhat overjoyed. After surgery my consultant told me he had got it all out, right colon, some transverse colon and some internal abdominal wall...
hi all, three weeks ago they found a mass. Dr said it was likely cancer, I’ve had a ct and was awaiting results. Been told I have an appointment with general surgeon tomorrow. Is this a good sign? Is it unlikely to be cancer? Would I see an oncologist...
Hi I had part of my bowel(colon) removed 2 weeks back, I stayed in hospital for days and discharged. No stoma. Waiting for results next week to decide on chemo. I am having numbness in my right thigh for last 1 week and I also feel cold arm , also...
Hi troops, I am completely new here, please be patient. I recently had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from my colon. The surgery went well (apart from nerve damage to my left leg) LONG STORY!! I now have to decide whether to have "clean up" chemo...
Morning, All I seem to do is come on here and moan, but to be honest at the minute I feel like this is the only place I can turn to. My husband is starting his chemoradiotherapy on 11th July and although that is a good thing I am streesing about everything...
Is anyone else been waiting an extended time for results
Hi, this is my first time posting, finally feel brave enough to talk about it. My partner was initially diagnosed with Bowel cancer in May, severity of stage four and progressed to both livers confirmed beginning of June. They have said incurable and...
Some people wonder whether they need to do this when it arrives, so I've copied my letter that's just come for interest. Note it does say that they referred me for investigation/treatment, but they would still like me to do it. In my case this is probably...
Hi Folks has anyone flown after having surgery/chemo? I’m hoping to travel to Iceland in Sept . Had surgery in Feb. I’ve read on the Macmillan travel pamphlet that some medics may not advise it. Thanks Graham
Hi everyone, I’ve posted on this forum a few times and fortunately, it seems like the cancer and treatment journey for my mom is coming to an end. She completed her rounds of chemo and radiotherapy combined then a month ago went in for her surgery...
