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Hi been in treatment for a few weeks Radiotherapy now intravenous chemotherapy had a few side effects due to where tumour is on bladder anyone else got similar effects
Hi all, Sorry to be posting but I have such bad anxiety and just before Christmas. I’ve been getting upset stomach issues with both diareah and then constipation after, loud digestion noises, nausea, loss o appetite. I haven’t loss weight yet and my...
Well, a Christmas Eve treat, just when I thought I could maybe relax a bit!! Had CT scan Sunday, just had letter for Liver MRI on 8th Jan. Trying to keep balanced, good they are taking a closer look etc but am back to being v thrown. Had a good day too...
Hello I am a 77 year old lady recently diagnosed with colon cancer, without symptoms. 4 weeks ago I had right hemicolectomy surgery under general and spinal anaesthesia. All successful with minimal discomfort, 1inch scar central abdomen which is healing...
Since I had my gallbladder removed 15 years ago I have had constant problems with my tummy. Indigestion abdominal pain. For the last 4-6 months have been complaining of right sided pain near the ribs. No weight loss but loss of appetite. Bowel movements...
Hi my dad had surgery to remove a large tumour in his colon. Hes 80 and the consultant said the op went as expected.. however since the op he has been vomiting constsntly. Hes opened his bowels and urine is ok. No obvious infection to the wound apparently...
I was told after my ct scan that they saw nodules on my breasts but not to worry and I’d be referred to the breast clinic but I’ve seen this in my nhs app. I’ve not even seen the breast clinic. Why am I on a surgery list? What’s the chance of having colon...
Hi, I had my CT scan today, and as soon as the contrast dye went in I had the most disconcerting irregular heartbeat. Technician didn't seem too bothered as my breathing was ok. I do suffer from anxiety, palpitations, panic, so not sure if it was a panic...
Hi Just been told last week that I have a malignant colon cancer affecting my ascending colon picked up from FIT bowel screening. I thought I had worsening Irritable bowels which I thought was due to food sensitivities & the menopause, but I was wrong...
Just want to wish everybody a Merry Christmas if you are celebrating but also to thank everyone for their support this year . I hope everyone manages to find some joy despite the circumstances. There is another gap in our lives and we miss mum but...
