MRI yesterday. That was fun. Don't know what's next. but cannot say I am not worried.
Feeling really upset went yesterday to meet my oncologist to talk about my options, as I had a operation three weeks ago to have a stoma after finding I had rectal caner while in hospital was told I would have 5 radiotherapy session’s over five days...
Hello. I’m new to this group and not sure how it all works. I have just been diagnosed with rectal cancer. Very radicle surgery is planned for next week and I’m feeling terrified.
Hi I have had 2 Colonoscopies recently. After the first one I was told I had nothing to worry about but would need a second one to remove some polyps (I am on blood thinners) I had been warned this was a possibility. The first colonoscopy was in August...
I had my positive FIT test in July , colonoscopy end of July, 60mm polyp found surgeon said would require surgery for removal. Had biopsies taken , took 5 weeks to hear back, CT scan then MRI scan of liver. October 2nd colonoscopy done was told they were...
Hi I'm Phil I'm 39 and just been diagnosed with bowel cancer, I am going to be having a total colectomy mid December and will require a stoma bag for life. I'm just looking for advise on coping and getting use to the idea of having it. I'm quite a healthy...
Hi, my mam was sent to a&e a month ago for what she thought was to see if she had chest infection,(there was no gp appointments so 111 sent her there!) She had various tests done and xray, they said it was clear she could go home! A week later she got...
Hi everyone. I had APR surgery 18 months ago and after a long recovery period I ‘ve been very well for the last 12 months apart from a gradually rising of my CEA levels over the last 6 months. My CT scans have been clear but recent PET scans and MRI scan...
Im new on here. I was diagnosed with bowel cancer 2 years ago. I had a good prognosis, 1 weeks radiotherapy 2 surgeries =11 hours. Permanent colostomy and Barbie butt. Due to wound healing problems I missed the 12 week window for best chemotherapy. It...
Hi all, I am new here and just had a few questions. I had very low rectal cancer. My surgeon removed my entire rectum. He said he was just barely able to connect my colon to my anus. I was on an Ileostomy for about 3 months. I just had my Ileostomy...
