My wife had a stent fitted in colon to eleviate blockage caused through tumour a couple of months back and has had a lot of discomfort since.. Is this a common problem ?
Hello, I am a 62yr old male who was totally unexpectedly diagnosed with colon cancer in late 2019. Tumour & my rectum were removed October that year & I underwent chemotherapy sessions til February 2020, fortunately finishing 2wks before 1st lockdown...
just saying hi - recovering from anterior sigmoid resection - hoping to find out more about diet, and living a healthier lifestyle for a healthier colon - amongst other things
Hi All, My name is James and I was diagnosed with stage IV bowel cancer in June 2020. The initial prognosis was grim but I’m still here! Sometimes I feel completely lost and terrified. If it wasn’t for the support from my family and friends, I would...
Hi I'm new on here but would really like advice my husband has Stage 4 cancer that has now moved to the lymph nodes the doctors just referred us for Palliative Care he has a lot of pain but has been gagging and feeling sick so not eating but my concern...
hello all i hope it's ok to post here and use the forums. I'm here on behalf of my mum who has just been diagnosed with bowel cancer which has spread to the liver. The doctors have said that they can't operate and so the only hope is chemo. She's a...
Hi My partner was recently diagnosed with bowel cancer & going through treatment.,
Hi I am 36 year old and was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer in April this year. I have undergone chemoradiotherapy and am currently waiting for surgery. I finished my treatment in June so this wait has been very hard, feel like I am in limbo. ...
I may be jumping ahead as I'm only half way through my chemo but wondered how long it takes to recover from the ileostomy reversal and how much of your rectum you need to be able to function. I had a LARS and my surgeon said I don't have much left but...
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