Hi, I start chemo tomorrow capecitabine and Capox - I have DPD deficiency and am starting on 50% dose. I can’t find any previous post about Colerectal Cancer with peritoneal mets. Is there anybody out there with info!
Hi...I'm new to the group and wanted to introduce myself. I received a diagnosis of Stage4 bowel cancer on Friday. The last 3 weeks have been a whirlwind of investigations, scans and appointments. This week alone I've met with the oncologist and gone...
I am going out of my mind with anxiety. Bloods were all ok but the fit test is 200 and I have left side pain. The doctor said don’t worry and has sent me for a colonoscopy within 2 weeks but I’m petrified. Can’t help but Google symptoms which is...
Surgery on 25 June 2025. Two weeks post op. Can I introduce fibre into my diet now and how quickly?
(hopefully) of my treatment. I'm just looking for a safe space to talk about what I've been through as it replays constantly in my mind. My sleep is disrupted still and my peace is shattered, I feel traumatised by the entire experience and need a little...
Has anyone had anything similar? My little brother ended up in hospital nearly 3 weeks ago - they did a CT scan and suspected colorectal cancer - due to multiple blockages in the colon. They did a colonoscopy and the results of the biopsy came back...
Hello everyone, My brother turned up at hospital last week not having moved his bowels in a week, they did a CT scan and discovered multiple blockages in his bowels. He was told immediately it might be cancer - though his blood work was coming back...
Hi, I’m due to start this chemo as second line treatment for metastatic colon cancer in a few days. Anyone out there with any tips for dealing with the side effects?
Hi there , I’m new here . My mum has recently been diagnosed with colon cancer with metastasis to the liver . She is 87 and is too frail to withstand any treatment so is having palliative care . Just wondering if anyone is having a similar experience...
Just wanted to give an update on my sister as some of you have commented and given advise. going from the 2 CT scans, 1 MRI and obviously the colonoscopy, it looked as though this was going to be major surgery. They said it had spread to her womb but...
