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I was diagnosed with low rectal cancer two and a half years ago. My treatment involved a stoma then 5 weeks of chemoradiotherapy which showed a good response. I was subsequently put on watch and wait but scans and a colonoscopy showed recurrence and I...
Hi all, just reaching out for support as this forum got me through the initial diagnosis. I am feeling completely overwhelmed at the moment. My CT showed 3 lesions on my lungs which was a blow after my initial histology of stage 1. The original resection...
had part of my colon removed on the 17th April. I was told would probably have loose poo after. However in my case its the opposite Would welcome any advice how to get things going. I came home yesterday. Was told I musnt use laxatives , but I'm gettng...
Hi all, I have my surgery date for the 29th April, so not long to wait. I had my pre op assessment today and was given Nutricia pre op drink and the dreaded plenvu . On the instructions for the Nutricia it says to drink 4 bottles the evening before...
... For diagnosis, results or whatever. Hope this helps, Xxxxx
Hi everyone. I was diagnosed on the 7th April with a 50mm rectal tumour 6mm from anus after a colonoscopy. They took 8 biopsies. I have today have a CT and MRI and now have to wait for the results and meeting with team to see where we go from here. So...
Hi I'm 67 and have Iron deficiency anaemia. This showed on routine tests when I'd seen my GP about something totally unrelated. I've seen a consultant and I'm having an upper endoscopy and colonoscopy in 2 weeks. I'm a bit shell shocked as I went...
Hi all, i was diagnosed with bowel cancer in October 2023, to cut a long story short i had 12 rounds of chemo, and surgery to remove part of my bowel, and had a good recovery , however 6 months later they found another tumour whilst having my routine...
My son has stopped taking tramadol as he was having hallucinations can he take ibuprofen in stead?
Hi all, I’ve recently been diagnosed with colon cancer. Not having treatment just yet as still waiting to see oncologist, they have requested another biopsy to determine what medication to give me. A little bit of history. Diagnosed with breast cancer...
