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I am 55 diagnosed a year ago colorectal cancer then spread to liver. Update chemo/ radiotherapy aimed at shrinking one in colon to allow surgery not only shrunk tumour but its gone. Liver tumours. Very deep so they done a PVE which cut supply of blood...
So, my sister Margaret came in today with a letter for me to look at. It is the date of her CT scan to look at these bone lesions they are talking about. It is on the 12th July so not too long away. The ironic thing though is it is one year to the day...
Today, the MDT met and discussed my hubby’s case. Soon afterwards, he received a phone call update from one of the colorectal nurses who had been in attendance. She said MRI showed 2cm tumour in rectum, well above sphincter area. T1/2. CT showed one...
Hi my mum was diagnosed a few months ago with Bowel cancer which has spread to the liver. She is currently living in Dublin, Ireland but our family live in the UK. She was advised to get initial treatment (surgery) in Ireland, and underwent a bowel and...
How soon does the treatment start after treatment plan?
I’m in my early 40s and 2 young kids under 5 - last week diagnosed with colon cancer no symptoms but a 4cm tumor that has not gone through the colon wall- then sent for a CT scan which showed some shadings on my liver but radiologist couldn’t be sure...
Hello, sorry if I babble on as I’ve never been on a forum before. I started at the end of last year with what I thought was problems with my haemorrhoid. I’ve suffered with them on and off for years. But in the January things hadn’t got any better...
I know peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of FolFOX. I had a lot of trouble with it during my treatment but it seemed manageable. When treatment ended, it hung around but was initially seeming to improve. A month or so after treatment it started...
Morning all - apologies for all the questions I have a 4cm colon cancer diagnosis and waiting to confirm shadings on my liver with mri tomorrow and then pet scan I am based in London and wanted to know any recommendations when seeking a second opinion...
Hello everyone, I just wanted to reach out and ask for some advice/guidance. I currently have 2 small cancerous cysts on my liver. I am due to start Chemo in 3 weeks time which I am dreading. Has anyone had any experience with Folfirinox? The cold...
