Hi everyone. Finally I have people to talk to who hopefully understand what I’m going through. i turned 50 last December and found out early June that I had a rare form of cancer only 5%of those with bowel cancer have this type :-(. .. mum of 4 amazing...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with rectal cancer after a colonoscopy on 9th October. Been in a whirlwind of tests and scans since the and have my staging meeting on Tuesday this week ( 26th). My whole life has changed in a heartbeat. Was looking forward...
I just wanted to say hello to the group and share my experience. Back in August, I had a colon polyp removed, after having had a biopsy taken a few weeks earlier. I had not heard anything back from the hospital and assumed all was okay. Although not hearing...
Hi, so I have a brand new diagnosis of colon cancer from a recent colonoscopy. I know many of you will have been there but it was a huge shock as I’m young and everyone involved in the medical process had told me my symptoms were likely to be some...
I've been in remission for a year. Just been told cancer has returned.....gutted
Good morning My husband's cancer was found by accident, while sorting some upper GI tract issues that have now been resolved. The cancer was found on scans, but as there are no symptoms, may have become widespread before being discovered. Getting confirmed...
Hi My 88 year old dad was diagnosed with rectal polyps that could potentially become malignant, early this year. His main symptoms are irregular bowl movements (severe diarrhoea), abdominal pain and extreme breathlessness.. He has lost a lot of weight...
Hi there. I was told by my GP that I had a positive bowel screening test result on Friday and have already been signed up for an emergency colonoscopy next week. It came as a big surprise because I don't have many symptoms (no blood for example). Has...
Diagnosed with rectal cancer 2 weeks ago, living in limbo at present as waiting on results of CT and MRI scans. Now told I need to an MRI scan on liver which is booked for next Thursday. Can't function at present, trying to keep it together for my wonderful...
Hi, I'm new to the group and on day 13 of Cycle 1 of 2 week chemo. Not had too many symptoms so far but only on 80% dose so Cycle 2 may be different. I'm trying to understand what's going on during the chemo, how long the chemo stays in the body, when...
