Hi everyone I'm not actually new, i joined 3 years ago when my husband was first diagnosed with rectal cancer . ( lost those log in details ♀️) He had his op ( APER) 2 years ago and has just had his second year all clear ️ He copes well with the...
Hey Everyone, I am a 37yr male and I have a colonoscopy tomorrow and just wanted to share my experience prior to any diagnosis. My goal is to maybe help others who are experiencing a similar experience. So I'll start by saying that I’ve always been...
Hi, I haven’t been diagnosed but am looking for some advice or anyone who may of had similar symptoms. I’ve been told I had IBS, I’d say probably 6/7 years ago now (I’m 28) to which point I never had ‘diarrhoea’ but it is always very loose and never solid...
Diagnosed in June when I had surgery to remove a chunk of my colon after stomach pain Now on chemotherapy. I had my first infusion on Friday and am.getting used to the regime. Concerned about avoiding infection but keen to get out in the garden...
Hello! I'm very new to this, my mum received her diagnosis two days ago, she's 85. We've been offered three options: chemo, surgery, or let things take their course. We're just waiting for more information about these options and what they involve, but...
I had the above operation four months ago. I recovered quite quickly and did not require stoma and chemo. two weeks ago I began to have pain and discomfort just under right breast, plus pain and discomfort in rectum area. It is very uncomfortable sitting...
Hi I am mum to a son who has colorectal cancer with liver mets . He was diagnosed in March 2023 at age 35. He is single and so returned home to live with us, his parents. He had radiotherapy chemotherapy and immunotherapy. He has an illiostomy and has...
Hi, I'm 53 yrs old, I was told September last year I had rectal cancer I had 25 rounds of radiotherapy I couldn't have chemo has I had a stroke in June had all my scans in February to be told the tumour in my rectum had shrunken to a pin head which...
Hello Newly diagnosed with T2 N1 MO lower rectal cancer,starting treatment 30/7. 5 weeks chemoradiotherapy followed by 12 weeks of chemotherapy,a scan 8wks after that followed by a stoma and ken butt operation. Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks...
I’m now 2 weeks post op after an extended right hemicolectomy. Looking to hear from others
