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Just diagnosed. Out of 25 lymph nodes only one has cancer. Any info gratefully received. T3 and waiting to see consultant for chemp
Hi, new to this forum. I had a T2 Colorectal tumor (very low down) diagnosed (along with 6 polyps - no cancer) in Jan 2024. As I had an old diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis 36 years ago (not on any medication for last 18 years) it was decided to remove...
I'm just a little worried I've had a fit done and it's come back 29 I'm booked in for a colonoscopy In a couple of days time. I've had some symptoms very bad diarrhoea, lower back pain and feeling bloated. I've had blood test done and I've had a mix bag...
Has anyone had a referral letter to a consultant in ulster Hospital Macmillan unit with a S Van shaeybroeck? Is this indicative of bad news for reaction of cancer in bowel results? Really worried.
Hi I’m new here and feeling a bit lost. I had 2 tumours removed from my sigmoid colon, and have now got to face chemo. Today I was told I will be on capox and it willl be for 6 months. I was floored. I had prepared myself for 3 mo this, but 6 is so...
Hi, all! My mother (62) have positive i-FOBT test (FIT) and she is waiting for colonoscopy. (PREVIOUS FIT test was negative 1,5 years ago) She is feeling fine - no other symptoms, if only occasionaly diarhera, when eating too much of something - for...
Hubby saw his oncologist for the first time a couple of weeks ago. As the pathology results showed evidence of cancer present in the blood vessels that were removed at the same time as the tumour (we were told it’s called extra mural vascular invasion...
Hi everyone Wanted some advice from anyone on Capecitabine tablets. Had tumour removed from my colon about 13 weeks ago. On tablets to as a 'mop up'. 5 tablets morning and evening, 2150mg. First 2 cycles were fine but going into 3rd cycle not...
I have T2/3 low rectal cancer and I am having a LAR/TME procedure next week. Tumour was found back in early June and it has been a blur of scans and appointments since. Now as the day for surgery is getting nearer I am getting more and more frightened...
Hi I have been diagnosed with cancer of my small intestine. I am awaiting an appointment with my oncologist, however at present I have very little energy. I have had an operation for a colonoscopy bag. Which I am recovering from, is this level of weakness...
