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I'd just like to say hello. I was diagnosed with a small tumour in the sigmoid colon just over 3 weeks ago following a positive FIT test, the subsequent CAT scan showed no obvious spread. I have a consultation on Thursday 9th June with the surgeon to...
Had operation a year ago now finding metal bits in mucus is this normal rectal cancer stage 3
Hi Everyone , Just been diagnosed with Rectal cancer that is low and close to anus ,it has not spread anywhere else according to CT scan results but could be in lymph nodes so Nurse thinks it could be Stage 3 and I will be having 5 weeks of radio...
Hi Zephyr11 and Katz51 this is jabberwocky. Would just like to say thank you for the support. I will pop in from time to time.
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Hello everyone, thank you for letting me join the group. I have T2 rectal cancer and am 3 weeks post op from open APER surgery. Busy doing nothing recovering from the surgery. Getting used to permanent stoma and Barbie butt.
After a Colonoscopy and removing 4 small polyps, I got that phone call to tell me one unfortunately is cancerous. Now waiting for an appointment. I think its the shock that makes you worse and now the anxious waiting game. Trying to stay focused, but...
Hi, had my operation and all went well, this is my 3rd time having cancer. I have had breast cancer which l found early, which resulted in having a lumpectomy. Then l had kidney cancer which l had my kidney out and now this. People say l am a survivor...
Hi everyone, I'm new to this site but I decided to join as my dad has recently been diagnosed with colon cancer. His consultant has advised that it's been caught early and chances of recovery are good but understandably, as a family we're all...
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