Tough going and I am not the same anymore
Hello all, I’m 36. After a number of tests after phoning out of hours I was rushed to surgery for appendicitis. Imagine my surprise when I woke up from surgery to be told appendix was fine but a tumor was found/removed and 1/3 of my bowel cut. Just...
I posted on here three weeks ago because I had had a change in bowel movements and also a positive fit test. I was very despondent and convinced it was cancer. My colonoscopy was ten days ago and I was diagnosed with diverticulitis. The doctor also removed...
Hello. I’m new to the group and finding others’ experiences similar to mine reassuring. Diagnosed end of June with cancer of the caecum. Right hemicolectomy and now chemo. Struggling with side effects though.
Hi I had my reversal Op about 5 weeks ago I am finding things tough going both physically & mentally it’s been a tough 16 months
Hello, I just need some advice because I'm really worried. I've had a change in bowel habits for about 4 months now, I do have ibs but this seems different to my usual symptoms. I'm 47 and 3 relatives on my mums side passed away from bowel cancer...
Hi, Diagnosed with colon cancer after an emergency operation to move a blockage, the cancer was found, cut out and also found in two lymph nodes also removed. Completely unexpected as all screening had been clear and no symptoms experienced about from...
I am fairly 'young' but struggling with 'life (hopefully)after cancer'. This week has been tough, as my prognosis has troubled me & it was recommended by my oncology nurse when had a meltdown of sorts, to visit this resource, so here I am! I have...
My wife's fit test has come back.positive. she has been referred and has a telephone consultation on Friday. I know that the test result may be due to other things rather than cancer. My question is should she be offered a colonscopy procedure as standard...
New to the group and new to possibly diagnosed bower cancer.glad to be part of this journey with you guys. I had colonoscopy done 2 years ago with precancerous polyps removed ,as I understood it takes long time to turn adenoma polyps into cancerous...
