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Hello. I'm new to the group. I found out recently by letter that I have emvi pmmr bowel cancer. Had tumour removed and on chemo now but none of my consultants explained the seriousness of my cancer and I'm really struggling mentally because I can't find...
Has anyone found that on their 1st colonoscopy one year after their Colon resection that they are back to square one with bloat, gas and going to the loo about 12 times a day! I wonder whether it could be the colon being disturbed and a newly grown polyp...
Hi, I will try not to be too negative here. I am fortunate I am in remission from bowel cancer. I really thought I had approached cancer diagnosis with a positive attitude, it was not going to get me down. Unfortunately cancer surveillance has had a very...
I’m due to start 2 weekly cycles of Folfox and had the ‘chat’ with the oncology nurse going over what to expect. I was told to bring a warm scarf and not breathe in cold air when leaving the hospital or to drink anything cold. Also, to wear gloves when...
My husband is currently waiting for radiochemotherapy to start later this month for a low rectal tumour. He has for some time had rectal bleeding when going to the toilet which is what lead to his investigations and diagnosis in the first place. However...
Hi, This post may be considered unethical and may be removed. Anyways.. I am going to start chemo next week, putting in my port tomorrow. I had the opportunity to go private so I am doing it, at least I will be treated at home. Thing is that the company...
My Dad has rectal cancer and had radiotherapy which had a partial response. There were delays in his care which resulted in it spreading to his liver… He had 4 rounds of Capox which shrunk everything down really small then had a liver resection which...
More pain in right side but suppose it chemo killing it off and more tired then usual I hope everyone is okay or as well as can be take care all of you thank you for being there this is a horrible journey and hopefully we get a break from it because it...
Good Evening, hope you are all getting by x it’s been a while since my last message sorry things have been a little strange! so my Husband has just finished his 4th Chemo session, when he first started we were told that what ever side affects, or...
Hi all, My mum Elizabeth (Liz) sadly passed away after having a very short illness. An illness she was not even aware of, though I don't know how, even to this day, how she didn't know but nor how did anyone else know either.My mum was simply brushing...
