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I have been diagnosed with rectal cancer 3 weeks ago it is so far down it is just near my anus. I’ve been told having the rectum removed is my best option with potential chemo after. I’ve also been told that bringing my colon down probably won’t leave...
Hi, Diagnosed with colon cancer after an emergency operation to move a blockage, the cancer was found, cut out and also found in two lymph nodes also removed. Completely unexpected as all screening had been clear and no symptoms experienced about from...
I am fairly 'young' but struggling with 'life (hopefully)after cancer'. This week has been tough, as my prognosis has troubled me & it was recommended by my oncology nurse when had a meltdown of sorts, to visit this resource, so here I am! I have...
Hi all, I've been reading threads over the last week and I think you're all amazing. The kind words and well wishes are so powerful I thought I'd start a thread to see if anyone is in the same or a similar position to me. For almost 3 weeks I've...
Hi Everyone, My name is Victoria, 36 years old, and I had bowel resection surgery in August to remove a cancerous tumour. My recovery is going very well however I’ve been extremely tired and have to sleep most days during the day. I’ve been having...
Good afternoon. I am a 74 year old lady and have recently been diagnosed with colon cancer in the ceacum . Fortunately it has not spread so it is localised to only that area. I have been scheduled surgery in 2 weeks time and am having a right hemicolectomy...
Hi. Close family member has just been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer that has gone to lymph node and I did the unforgivable Dr Google which basically gives no hope. Can anyone give me their honest journeys of what we as a family need to expect...
My wife's fit test has come back.positive. she has been referred and has a telephone consultation on Friday. I know that the test result may be due to other things rather than cancer. My question is should she be offered a colonscopy procedure as standard...
Ok so I'm booked in for the 10th I'm still very anxious and trying to mentally prepare myself for it. I know it's got to be done and can't chicken out of this, staff members at the hospital have been so supportive. I feel the nearer it gets the nerves...
New to the group and new to possibly diagnosed bower cancer.glad to be part of this journey with you guys. I had colonoscopy done 2 years ago with precancerous polyps removed ,as I understood it takes long time to turn adenoma polyps into cancerous...
