Hi I'm new on here 3 months ago I had part my bowel removed but am still having problems going to the toilet has anyone else please experienced this. I am due back in work but my bowel habits worry me Thankyou
Hi I have recently been told I have bowel cancer stage 1 in sigmoid and I am booked for high anterior resection on 24/1/22. I feel numb and am just trying to keep focused on getting the operation and being cancer free.
Hello, first time on this forum and not even sure if it’s meant for me? My partner is having palliative care for colon cancer plus 6 months ago he was diagnosed with oral cancer (tongue) Has recently finished radiotherapy and continues with chemo for...
Hi have a real scare have had bleeding from bottom doctor has found a lump on bottom. I had colonoscopy ,4 years ago it was clear and poo test in July it was clear. The doctor is sending me for CT scans and colonoscopy I am very worried. Have has be as...
Hi, I’m new to this so please bear with me! I had a colonoscopy on 2912/21 and was told I had cancer, it’s very low down, can feel it when going to the toilet and sitting down, so I’m assuming it’s rectal? I had an MRI on the 7/1/22 followed by a...
I began chemo on 12/29/21. What is the best advice for the week off of pills after taking them for 14 days and before I begin my next treatment? Thank you
Hi All just looking for a bit of support as struggling today. Following CT and 2 MRI scans should have had an appointment with consultant surgeon on Tuesday but this has now been postponed till next Friday due to staff shortages at the hospital and the...
Hello, I was diagnosed on the 6th of Jan. Spoken about treatment meet my doctor and nurses. I'm 34 and married 4 beautiful kids I feel numb Treatment plane in place just waiting for the calles to see the chemo nurses and radiotherapy nurses in...
I had a partial colostomy 33 years ago and have done well really but am now being treated with chemo for breast cancer and have diarrhoea which I believe is a (very nasty side effect!) have been told to take imodium and am wondering if anyone else who...
Just joined the stage 4 bowel to bone (spine/pelvis) gang. Not sure how many members in this gang as I believe its quite 'rare'. Looking to share experiences etc so we can all be better informed and get a better quality of life, (maybe even some support...
