Hello to everyone, new and old on the forums. I've been reading through some of the relevant threads (very carefully due to my very new diagnosis and delicate frame of mind because of it) and I have to say that this information and support beats "Dr...
Hello there, new here and i thought i would precis my 12 long months of treatment that might help others new to this. In May 2023 i did my usual regular poo test for cancer. Was told there was blood in the stool so had to go for colonoscopy. Was told...
Hi I'm not really sure if I'm in the right place but I could really use some advice if possible. My Mum is 73yrs and is a brain annuerysm survivor. She currently lives in a neurological care home. She's also been diagnosed with an aortic annuerysm...
I have stage 4 colon cancer with liver and lung mets. Have been on a two weekly cycle for chemo for 18 months. The side effects are beginning to become challenging and I’m worried sick about what happens when the side effects become unbearable. There...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer on 4th July when I had my colonoscopy and was told it was in my sigmoid. I also have a fast growing, hard lump on my neck and a cough that I've had for a couple of months now. Since the 4th I've had several...
My only worry is I now have constant constipation. Only go the bathroom every 6/8 days, and only with meds. I eat a volume of fruit and veg, have joined life centre and do regular exercise. Anyone in same boat
I started my chemo on 1st July, done initially through intravenous drip in hospital, home to house with 500 gram capercitabine3 tablets twice daily, and 150 gram Capercitabine 2 tablets twice daily, also steroid tablets and antisickness tablets, cut a...
Hello. I did a FIT test for the doctor and My results came back the Hb/G scored 26. I've only had more frequent toilet visits and a tiny bit of blood here and there when I wipe. Doctors examinations have all gone OK. I'm awaiting a consultation...
Hi all, I found out yesterday that I have colon cancer! It was a massive shock and I am reeling, as I try to take in the information. It’s very frightening. I hope sharing with fellow cancer patients brings kindness and help as we journey together. I...
I have just joined, my husband was diagnosed with colorectal cancer with 4 liver tumours at diagnosis in 2015 with 35% chance is survival….had surgery and chemo then was clear for 1 year 2018 Then 2 more tumours were found in his liver so they removed...
