Hello I'm new here, last 13th of october i had a colonoscopy and sad to say i have a 5cm tumour bleeding, i don't have abdominal pain and i can still eat and not totally lost of appetite, tommorow is my schedule for MRI and ct scan on monday.. im from...
Hi, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in January 2021 and after having Chemo and Radiotherapy I had a complete response only to find cells had recurred in January 2022. I had an ileostomy in May 2022 and although I coped with my stoma I found the mental...
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Hello I’ve recently been diagnosed with rectal cancer which came as a complete shock and surprise. I guess that’s the same for everyone here! It’s just so overwhelming. I’ve had an endoscopy, MRI and CT scan so far and I’ve got an endorectal scan...
I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in December 2011, and also at the same time, diagnosed with lung cancer. There was no connection between the two cancers. On the 12th of January 2012, I underwent surgery on my bowel and was told on completion that...
Hi everyone, I am new to the group. It has taken me all my courage to join and write this. I was diagnosed with bowel cancer with spread to my liver and lungs. I was left for 5 weeks with no contact of any kind of support or help. I finally saw my...
I diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer caecal tumor with peritoneal disease in March this year I am on my second round of chemotherapy I would like advice on lightheaded and shakes and how. to control them Otherwise I am doing ok
Hi everyone 3 weeks ago my husband had some abdominal pain in his side which the doctor thought could be appendix or kidney stones so sent us to a&e. Well 24 hours later after tests and a ct scan we were being told he has a shadow in his bowel and shadow...
Hi I'm new to both this group and as a colon cancer patient. Due to a sudden, random busy spell my surgery isn't for a month. A bit concerned it'll get worse. Consultant can't confirm stage 2 until lymph nodes are inspected. I've to loose a huge chunk...
Hello, I have just joined. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in June, 5 days before my 70th birthday. It was such a shock as I really did not have any of the classic symptoms. I had surgery in August, which I am told went as planned, and am about...
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