Hi. I’m to start my 5th week of intensive radiotherapy and chemo on Monday for rectal cancer. Thing is I feel like giving up on it. I’m struggling with acute groin pain, fatigue and my bowel movements are excruciating. I just don’t think I can take anymore...
Hi I was diagnosed with bowel cancer two weeks ago I’m still in complete shock this can happen to me, I have a good family and friends support network but would like to talk to others that are going through the same as me. Had a stent fitted to open my...
Hi everyone, After having abdominal pain (from all around my abdomen) since April, and multiple ultrasounds, blood tests etc., my GP took a still sample. It was positive so I was fast tracked and in the last 3 weeks have had a phone consultation, colonoscopy...
Hello, I had a colonoscopy on Friday (11th) after a positive FIT. I have colonic polyps (2 removed), diverticulosis and an ulcerated malignant rectal tumour. I had 8 samples taken for biopsy. I was taken from recovery for an immediate CT Scan for staging...
Hi. well, I’ve had my tattoos done and now waiting for treatment of chemotherapy and radiotherapy which is to start on 30th of this month. I am in remission with incurable lung cancer and I had come to terms with it but this has knocked me for six....
Hi all. My chemo journey is at a halt as my magnesium, potassium and haemoglobin are all too low. I’ve had a blood transfusion and magnesium Infusion. Hopefully can get back on track.
Hi I had ESD to remove a laterally spreading tumour in July following a colonoscopy in May. Initially it was 2cm and the biopsies from the colonoscopy were diagnosed as low grade dysplasia and nothing to worry About. I then had the procedure to remove...
Hi all I would like to say hi to everyone today after having my first appointment and ct scan I was given the news confirming that I do have cancer
Hi I had ESD to remove a laterally spreading tumour in July following a colonoscopy in May. Initially it was 2cm and the biopsies from the colonoscopy were diagnosed as low grade dysplasia and nothing to worry About. I then had the procedure to remove...
Hi folks, I’m going in for a ‘discussion’ tomorrow after a colonoscopy discovered what is believed to be cancer. Since then I’ve had a MRI and CT Scan. in your experience how soon after these discussions does treatment usually start. thanks x
