My husband of 30+ years has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer and I have never felt so lost. I'm trying to stay strong for him and our adult children, but I just want to scream and cry. I'd be grateful for any advice & things to do/not to do...
Evening all I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in Oct 24 via colonoscopy. CT scan, MRI, PET etc then a 7 hour operation in December where tumour was removed and an ileostomy fitted with the hope of reversal in the New Year. 10 days in hopsital as my...
Or should that be forum-ee? Anyway, I've never been on a forum before so new at this. I thought I would say hello and say a bit about my story, or now. I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in December 2020, had keyhole surgery to remove the tumour in February...
My husband had a colonoscopy last Saturday and 2 x malignant tumours were found in the colon. One 20mm and one 50mm. Haven’t had the biopsy results yet (but consultant is certain they are both malignant). Waiting for a CT scan and results to see if it...
Hi to whoever reads this. 62 old guy here, a survivor by nature, still active in many aspects and healthy(?). I was first surprised to know I had cancer, no symptoms, then was surprised how well my recovery went and now here I am surprised I need...
Hi there, Just new here.. I've had an ongoing situation now for around 6 months. I started feeling a lump inside my rectum whist wiping after opening my bowels. At first it didn't concern me as I just assumed it was a hemorrhoid and would go away in...
Hi I have had a successful op for colon cancer, T4aN0M0. Now I'm waiting to start chemo and feeling anxious It's going to be 14 days of Capecitabine twice a day then 7 day break for 6 months. This feels a lot. Would welcome insights of how people felt...
Well after a 6 week rollercoaster of appointments and uncertainty (was possibly having chemo first) I am finally at the point where something is actually happening. Going in Monday for surgery on Tuesday to remove sigmoid tumour and all associated lymph...
Hello all, I have had a pet scan which revealed a large tumour in my colon. I have been told to expect a malignancy result from the biopsy. I am scared to death and nothing seems real now. My family are supportive but I am so terrified. I don't know what...
Hi all, I hope you are all well or getting better, I appreciate for some it may not feel like this, so hoping for hope . My story :Bloods BP June 24, colonoscopy 1 week later , 2 more weeks and MRI and CT scan, 10 days later diagnosed sesamoid colon...
