I have recently been diagnosed with rectal cancer and after CT and MRI I saw the surgeon yesterday - the cancer is operable but it seems I need a temporary bag/stoma - this has totally freaked me, the idea of a stoma is very scary and in many ways it...
The worst valentines day of my life. I have been suffering with heavy periods so was under the hospital for this and due to have a hysterectomy, I'm anaemic so my doctor suggested I do a stool sample just to eliminate any issues there. Had a colonoscopy...
Hi I am currently receiving chemotherapy for stage 4 bowel cancer. I am on FOLFOX every 2 weeks. I have completed 2 cycles out of a max 12. .My consultant reduced the dose last time ( due to horrendous side effects) unfortunately my severe stomach cramping...
Hi everyone - yesterday I had a colonoscopy and Gastroscopy where they discovered cancer in my large intestine. I am absolutely floored - I had no symptoms, I was being investigated for persistent anemia and a positive fecal test suggesting I had an...
First time of posting on here. Just about to get ready to go to the hospital for bloods prior to my next round of chemo on Friday.
Hi, wanted to connect with those currently having this type of Chemo; on to my second cycle of 8. I appear unwell 5 days post chemo but start to feel better day 6 so far; anyone else experience this? Not sure how my side effects compare to others: ...
Good morning. I had a colonoscopy yesterday and it showed a 10mm tumour in my rectum. I would be grateful for any information/comments from anyone who has had the same condition and follow up treatment. Many thanks
I'm booked in for Thursday for a second colonoscopy at which time they're going to remove three polyps just inside the rectum. Any results they get from these will help the decision on whether I'll just need surgery to remove the cancer, or chemo too...
So the last two weeks have been a whirlwind. My wife (44) had a positive FIT test in December, and colonoscopy but then we went on holiday for a month to Oz to see her folks. Then they called her in in Jan and told her the news. I didn't even know...
Hi thanks for letting me join. I am a 57 year old woman and was diagnosed with bowel cancer on 5th January after reporting symptoms to my doctor in November. I had a colonoscopy in December and knew from that that I had a tumour. I had laparoscopic...
