Just been diagnosed with advanced stage 4 bowel cancer, it has spread to my lymph nodes, bloodstream and liver. I'm 54, and prior to an op to remove the tumour that perforated my colon on 31st of March, I was fit and healthy with no symptoms. I'm in...
Hi my name is Jo I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in January, I had the operation to remove part of the colon where the tumor was My results came back to 7 out of the 30 odd lymph nodes they removed had traces of cancer so I have to have chemotherapy...
I had two 3-month rounds of chemo - FOLFOX - and it was during the adjuvant phase that I became aware of the sound of rushing water in my head. Chemo was completed more than two years ago, and most effects have faded but this noise has persisted. An MRI...
Hello. All very bewildering and taking it day to day
Hi there i found out 6 months ago I had colon cancer I am new on here and 6 weeks post op . I had a lower anterior resection and temporary stoma . i went today about the chemo which was advised after the cancer was analysed and it had spread to a lymph...
Hi I've just been diagnosed with bowel cancer and I'm hoping to speak to anyone else with the same problem just to get to know how everyone is coping
I’m being investigated for lower GI cancer I’m absolutely terrified they have don’t the FIT test etc witch was elevated my bloods well a lot of them are abnormal I’m aneamic have all the symptoms I’m just so scared has anyone been through something similar...
I went for a colonoscopy yesterday and was told I have cancer. I just feel sick and numb. I have to go for CT and MRI to determine treatment. I’m trying to stay positive but my head’s all over the place. I feel like I’ve been hit by a bus. How do I get...
Had an operation to remove a section of bowel on 05 April 2020 but I still have tummy pains and inconsistent bowel movements (to date). Not sure i I should keep to a low residue diet or try to be as normal as I can. I will start chemo in three weeks time...
Hi my partner has stage 4 bowel cancer that’s spread to the liver. He hasn’t started chemo yet but is complaining of aching calves. Is that part of the condition. It’s making him feel very low and this is before treatment has started yet. Any help would...
