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Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum requires membership for participation - click to join
  • RE: Worried for mum's future

    src60
    src60

    Hi

    Sorry to read about what your mum - and you are going through - especially having just lost your aunt too. Of course their cancer's are different and they are different people but anyone would find it a challenge to separate the two.

    UTI's can…

    • over 4 years ago
    • Family and friends forum
    • Family and friends - Discussion Forum
  • RE: Hello

    Nikki65
    Nikki65

    Hi there Moirq,

    Firstly I’d like to welcome you to the Macmillan online community although I’m sorry that you’ve had the need to find us. Secondly I’m really sorry that you seem to be suffering the awful side effects from your radiotherapy.…

    • over 4 years ago
    • Anal cancer forum
    • New here, say hello.
  • RE: anal cancer

    Nikki65
    Nikki65

    Hi there ,

    Firstly welcome to the Macmillan online community although I’m really sorry that you’ve had the need to find us & I’m sorry you’re feeling so scared & alone right now. 

    I’ve had a read through the lovely responses…

    • over 4 years ago
    • Anal cancer forum
    • New here, say hello.
  • RE: Hello, new here.

    chellesimo
    chellesimo

    Hi Piggy90, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mum, I also lost my mum to cancer so I know how that feels. There is a Bereaved family and friends forum here that you may want to join, where you can share your feelings and talk to other people in…

    • over 4 years ago
    • Lung cancer forum
    • New here, say hello
  • RE: I'm New here and want to say hello

    Nikki65
    Nikki65

    Hi , 

    Firstly I’d like to welcome you to the Macmillan online community although I’m sorry that you’ve had the need to find us.

    You’ve certainly not had an easy time of things having been diagnosed with 2 different cancers prior to this…

    • over 4 years ago
    • Anal cancer forum
    • New here, say hello.
  • RE: Cushions to ease sitting with rectal cancer

    Nikki65
    Nikki65

    Hi ,

    Firstly welcome to the Macmillan online community although I’m so sorry to hear of your husbands diagnosis & that you’ve had the need to find us. 

    A lady that I went through treatment with purchased this cushion & found it a great …

    • over 4 years ago
    • Anal cancer forum
    • New here, say hello.
  • RE: Leaking stoma

    Former Member
    Former Member

    Hi and welcome to the Ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy and any other stoma support Group and I am sorry that we have to meet this way.

    First of all please don't panic leaks happen they shouldn't but they do and I'm going try and help you tonight.…

    • over 7 years ago
    • Ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy and any other stoma support
    • General Discussion
  • RE: One year on ; flatulence and wind

    Former Member
    Former Member

    Hi Andy

    Good news about your intended stoma reversal and I hope it goes ahead as planned.

    I am sorry that I can't personally answer your questions as I have a permanent Ileostomy but you might find some of the answers in the following link

    Stoma…

    • over 7 years ago
    • Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum
    • General discussion
  • Comment on Message from Former Member

    Former Member
    Former Member

    Hi , I'm so sorry to hear about your partner. I'd recommend that you join the Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum group, alongside the Family and friends forum and Carers only forum groups, as these will be where you'll be able to talk to those…

    • over 10 years ago
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  • Comment on Message from Former Member

    Former Member
    Former Member

    Hi , welcome to the community. Please click into the Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum and click 'new discussion' to start a new topic with members. They'll be able to see this easier and respond to you. Please let me know if you have any questions…

    • over 11 years ago
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  • Comment on Message from Former Member

    Former Member
    Former Member

    Hi Abuela, Sorry to see you having to join us here. There is a Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum  group (link) here you should join. When you join a 'New Discussion' button appears - Use that to post an introduction and ask whatever questions you may…

    • over 11 years ago
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  • Comment on Message from Former Member

    Former Member
    Former Member

    Hi , do you want to introduce yourself in our New to the Community forum group? You are also welcome to join our Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum group and start a new discussion in there. Please do get in touch if you need some help community@macmillan…

    • over 11 years ago
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    Former Member
    Former Member

    Hi Alice and a warm welcome to the Mac community. I suggest that you post in the Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum group (and/or the Liver cancer forum group) - just click on one of the links and then click the 'new discussion' button - I'm sure people…

    • over 11 years ago
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  • Comment on Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum

    Former Member
    Former Member

    Sorry to hear about your friends' situation - it sounds as though she's had so much to deal with. If you click through to the Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum group you have joined and click the 'new discussion' button you can start a new…

    • over 11 years ago
    • Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum
  • Comment on Message from Former Member

    Former Member
    Former Member

    Hi , it might help to join our Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum group and ask in there? You'll need to start a new discussion there and can ask your question. Remember we also have a support line where you can ask a nurse your question (0808 808…

    • over 11 years ago
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