Hi all - I'm new and in full on scaredy - cat abject terror mode. After going back to the GP a second time, I've now done a FIT test and am due to go for blood test next week, and have been referred for a colonoscopy with a possible 4 week wait. Of...
Hi diagnosed last august with bowel cancer which had spread to my liver also, started treatment September, had 13 rounds of palliative chemo and now I’m on my second lot of 13 again, my Ct scans sho extreme improvement in bowel and liver which is good...
I have been diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer, I start my chemotherapy on 13th of May. Now I don't know if this is normal but I don't think it's sunk in really. I've continued doing everything that I've normally done, have been reading up on my situation...
Hi all, My lovely mum has been told she has ascending colon cancer and possibly liver, as lesions are visible in addition to enlarged lymph glands. Awaiting further tests, but concerned about treatment options given her age. She is very fit and well...
Hello! I am in my early 40s and have recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer/ colorectal cancer. I have a primary tumour in the transverse colon. This was picked up at routine screening as I had a borderline ovarian tumour removed more than 5 years...
Hi there, I’m writing this as I’m worried about my Mom and looking for some help, tips and a nudge in the write direction. Around 6 years ago, my Mom was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. She had been struggling with symptoms for around a year...
Because of an unsuccessful colonoscopy, I am down for a Virtual Colonoscopy with CT scan. Not sure in what way this differs from the usual Colonoscopy. What I do know is that my system has once more got to be cleared out ! Will I need sedation ? Does...
I have had a colonoscopy once before, about 5 years ago. I always have sedation and the last time, I went out like a light. Remember having a brief "ouch" moment, but they gave me something over the nose and the next thing I am waking up in recovery....
I haven't been diagnosed yet with the big C, only waiting for a CT scan as colonoscopy didn't go to plan. The way my appointments have been rushed through, makes me wonder if my time is up - basically ! All of this was the result of the fecal test...
My son was diagnosed with bowel cancer about 7 days ago. He has already had a date for blood tests and Ct scan. Because of the speed is it more sinister and urgent
