I was originally diagnosed with rectal cancer in October 21 and began a 6 week regime of chemotherapy and radiation treatment 5 days a week, ending on 15th January this year, then there was the lo wait to see if the tumour had shrunk enough to operate...
Hi After many ,many trips to the drs I was finally sent for a colonoscopy on 10 Nov 2020 where Cecil the sessile polyp was discovered and resected . My follow up letter was super reassuring stating tha Cecil seemed to be a polyp and that as standard...
Hello everyone, I'm new here after thinking about joining for some time. I have bowel cancer with lung mets and also LAR syndrome following lower anterior resection, which is horrible to deal with. I'm often told how strong I've been and how I've...
Hi everyone, I'm new to this site and just wanted to know if what I'm experiencing is normal and if anyone has any suggestions on the best way to cope!! A bit of background on myself..... I was diagnosed with colon cancer in Dec 2017 aged 46, it was...
Hi all I had surgery to remove a large type 2 colon tumour (Pt4b) 9 weeks ago. The surgeons did a Hartman’s procedure and also a full hysterectomy as the tumour had gone through the bowel wall and was onto the uterus. I am in my early 70s - previously...
11th May I had the operation and now at home in recovery. Is it normal to feel tired all the time? I am 68 years old and usually an active person but it has been 8 weeks today and I still feel weak and sleepy.
Hello everyone I'm not new to the Macmillan community because I was here last year with a melanoma. However, earlier this year I received the bowel cancer screening box and even though I had no symptoms I did the test. Fast forward four months and I...
Hello, I have just joined to see if I can get support and practial advice so that I help a very good friend who had a Krukenberg turmor removed, 6 moths after colon cancer. I have a billion questions but I feel that I should follow her lead, let her...
After a 2 year journey I am at that stage for a nice holiday abroad.A friend of my Daughter who travelled abroad had to pay £17000 to be flown home due to issues.I want to make sure I'm covered correctly.Any advice on good companies out there ?
Hello. It was quite a shock to discover that I had a large, Stage 3 malignant tumour in my ascending colon, having been to see my GP with regard to something else. After tests, leading to a colonoscopy and endoscopy (Ugh - does anyone like the laxative...
