Hi this may be TMI but I am looking for advice. Back ground: Loop ileostomy 5th December 2025 Rectal CA diagnosis Nov 25 stage 3 Received 2/6 cycles Folfoxiri Last cycle 09/01 Okay apologies if to much information. Loop ileostomy functioning...
Hello, just wondering if anyone had heard that after bowel cancer it’s not advisable to take collagen supplements?
In March 2024 my wife was diagnosed with right side bowel cancer it was explained that it was about 20ceter meters and that with a operation can be removed and everything should be fine , but because of her COPD & Asthma they can’t operate after seeing...
Hey. Fairly new to the group. Background Stage 3 rectal CA Nov 25 Got an ileostomy on the 5th December and managing well. First chemo 26/12 on FOLFOXIRI home with a pump 46 hours (Plan 6 cycles) Then restage ? Radiotherapy then on to surgery...
Hi, I am new to the group. I was diagnosed with bowel cancer on 12th December 2024. I had 12 cycles of folfox chemo and surgery in September 25. I am really struggling with neuropathy in my hands and feet. I am also having flashbacks and vivid dreams...
Good morning, Adrian here 55 year old male, diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer back in December 24, had surgery in March 25 and again in April, followed by 6 months chemo from May to November. Still of work due to Neuropathy, although looking to change...
Hello everyone. I am here to feel less alone after recent stage 3 diagnosis and starting treatment very quickly. A large tumour was found in my rectum and I have been booked for a laprascopic anterior resection at uclh on the 21st January. The doctor...
Hi male 31 here recently done fit test and recieved my results saying 1329 ug/g I feel like that's a really bad score when I look up everyone else's and compare it to theirs I am currently on the 2 week wait for the camera up the rear. Ne...
Heya. I got the news 3 weeks ago I have stage 3 rectal bowel cancer. Meeting the oncology team later today to discuss treatment. Just wanted to join this group and say hi to feel less alone and scared. Jamie
Hi everyone. I had my operation on 29th December which went well and I was discharged on 31st December. Had problems with pain control initially but nd day got it under control. Keep asking for pain relief even if you think you are being a nuisance. Before...
