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I posted 4 days ago because we were so worried about my Father in Law who has recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer. He was really struggling physically and mentally, and had not really eaten anything for weeks. I reached out to this group for some...
Hi - just had laparoscopic right open hemicolectomy around 2 weeks ago. I have 4 incision wounds with dissolvable sutures and glue. Can anyone advise when it is safe to take a shower bandage free? i currently apply my waterproof dressings before a shower...
Hello and as a new member of this group I thought I should introduce myself. I am Peter and am 81 years of age and currently getting 2 weekly chemo at Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith. I moved to London in March to live with my Family in Hanwell, Ealing...
Hi I’m hoping for some reassurance about my latest diagnosis. its low recital cancer & im booked in for the Elape operation. Im early 40’s fit and healthy otherwise but I would like to hear some stories regarding the surgery, recovery, pain etc. ...
Feeling pretty scared and overwhelmed right now as we have just got my husband’s scan results back. He was diagnosed with T3N2M0 CRM+ rectal cancer back in May and has been through radiochemotherapy and then chemotherapy over the last 6 months in an attempt...
Hi mot been on for a while I having my tumour removed 9th of January and so scared
Hi everyone. So I’ve had some delightful news. My oncologist has told me instead of 6 months I will be having 3 meaning I finish my last cycle on Christmas Eve! I’m am so very happy about this. Just wondering about when I’m able to eat blue cheese and...
Hi, hope you all managed to find some relaxation over Christmas. Not posting for answers because there aren't any, I know I just have to...... wait! It's so hard to not feel forgotten, but I am in the system. Colonoscopy was 14th Dec, not had biopsy confirmed...
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Hi everyone, firstly, I hope you’re all having a good Christmas. I’ve been having digestive issues for the last three years but always upper left side, excess acid etc. Had two Endoscopies which were clear and a consultant diagnosed me with functional...
