Hi Everyone! So, the waterworks finally opened up today and I've had a right good bubble to myself. I think everything over the last week seeing Jay as not himself especially as to how he was with our wee grandaughter at the weekend- which is just...
Good morning I have recently been diagnosed with a tumour in my transverse colon. I am on a low fibre diet as the tumour is narrowing the colon. I have my first appointment with a medical oncologist next Tuesday as they are going to use chemo before removal...
Hi all, my wife was given the devastating news after her 1 year CT scan that her Cancer has now got mets to both parts of her Liver. She was originally diagnosed Stage 2. The original Cancer in her bowel was successfully removed by resection with...
I’ve just joined as I just need some support please. Awaiting a colonoscopy which seems to have been rushed through! Have had unusual bowel movements and pain. Had a colonoscopy several years ago and they found polyps! Not been followed up and now terrified...
Hello, my name is Paul, and I am a fellow sufferer. Diagnosed in 2019 and been through all the treatments. Currently on some mop up chemo after removing liver and lung metastases. At am stage four and still learning to live with this disease. I am currently...
Just wanted to say Hi. Am male, 53, got a bowel cancer diagnosis 6 days ago and feeling a bit lost. I know there is a rough time ahead. I live alone and feel I am quite independent, but this has knocked me and I know I will need advice and support....
Hi i,m notsure if i should be posting here as i have not been diagnosed with cancer, buti do suffer from health anxiety, and have been suffring from loose bowels most days, usually only once in the morning , but sometimes 2 or 3 times , i have checked...
My mum had surgery for stage 2 colon cancer in July and it was all successfully removed. However, she was advised to start adjuvant chemotherapy for 6 months (8 cycles). She is 79 and has done two cycles but isn't tolerating the Capecitabine tablets well...
Still suffering from fatigued, 2 months after traetment stopped. Whats worse is the memories I cant shake after the operation. Terrible pain for 4 days. Still in my mind. Cant forget
Hi new to the group was diagnosis with rectal cancer last year had surgery in June following chemotherapy tablets and radiotherapy this year ending with a permanent colostomy now having 3 sessions of infusion and chemotherapy tablets will be on my last...
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