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Hi just joined been a whirlwind couple of months since diagnosis, scans surgery and now recovering. NHS have been amazing and fortunate it was stage 1 and no further treatment needed ie chemo just surveillance. Is it normal to have not not taken...
totally new so bear with me, ive had cancer now 4 times twice squarmous cell on my face, that was about ten years ago im 51 now and last year may the 8th i was diagnosed with bowel /colon cancer , the surgeon (who is brilliant ) removed two thirds of...
My sister has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. She is 69, lifelong disabled, mentally and physically. Also epileptic and diabetic. Apart from this. She is ok and likes to watch TV and have damily round. It was explained they can offer chemo,...
Well, went into Gloucester Royal on the 8th October, came out on the 31st. Operation on the 9th. Had a spinal epidural - ileostomy after removal of the cancer. Consultant was 'very happy' withe the whole procedure. Spent a few days in intensive care then...
Well it’s only taken me almost 11 years to come here! I was diagnosed in November 2013 when I was 48, we have a lot in the family that have been diagnosed with bowel cancer. On a positive note we only lost 1 to bowel cancer. I suppose I am here today...
Hello, following routine FIT test, had colonoscopy they found 15mm tumour was removed but he wasn't sure had got it all!!! I had the phone call yesterday confirming biopsy is cancerous. Ive got to go for CT scan with contrast in 2 days time. Unfortunately...
Has anyone on her had the above treatment my son has to have 5 weeks. He has to go every week day.
Currently on 2ww lower gi cancer referral due to losing 3kg in a year and stomach pains. Just found a letter from 18 months ago where I had ct scan with contrast thorax abdomen and pelvis. Results state. No large colonic polyp or mass. No abdominal...
Did FIT test on 30th. Any idea how long it takes to receive results? I had diarrhea though, will they still be able to do test as it was runny? Also if blood is found what else could it be apart from cancer? Thanks
Hi Feb this year I had APR surgery due to cancer on the anal verge. I was told at the time that the wound on my rear would take a long time to heal due to have radiotherapy before the surgery. My wound is still open in one place and bleeds. I bathe...
