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My sibling was diagnosed with a tumour in his bowel just 4 weeks ago after a colonoscopy. Thry then had to wait for a ct scan blood tests but before they got to the consultation with oncologist for treatment plan ended up with a bowel blockage resulting...
Hi, I am week 12 post right hemi colorectomy. Has anyone else had an infection in the incision site eg belly button ?. I have had different antibiotics and last week 2 lots of antibiotics together, it now appears to be healing but i still get an aching...
Hi I had a reversal of ilostomy bag for rectal cancer on September 25 I am struggling big time with Lars and the ongoing of constipation blockages diarrhea I can't plan anything I can't leave the ho e I want my life back .can someone please tell me if...
Just really scared and looking for reassurance, mum has mild anemia and had a FIT of >200 and has been urgently refereed for a colonoscopy, can any give me any positive outcomes to this? She does have diverticular disease and is on blood thinners, lost...
Following on from my earlier post. Today we found out my daughter as metastatic MSS/pMMR colon cancer with a BRAF V600 mutation, No words
Hi everyone, new here. Newly diagnosed yesterday after a colonoscopy. I initially went to my gp for lower left abdominal cramping which actually turned out to be ibs but a tumour was found attached to my colon further up. I fear if I hadn't bothered...
Hi everyone, New kid on the block here hoping to hear other people’s experiences to help me make an informed decision. I’m 52 and recently found out I have a low rectal cancer. I’ve had MRI and CT scans and thankfully, it looks like the cancer hasn...
Back in June 23’ I had acute appendicitis and rushed in for a scan and subsequent surgery. During the follow up appointment I was told that I had stage 4 cancer in my colon which had metastasized to my liver. Between December 23 ’ and March 24 ’ I then...
Hi everyone, Sorry for posting here, I'm just worried and don't really have anyone to talk to. I've always had problems with my stomach and very intermittent bowel movements. The last few months, I've been producing a lot of yellow/white mucus and go...
Hi all, further to last post re. phone consultation with clinic nurse after being referred on 2ww as some of you said it was mainly to clarify symptoms , details etc. Nurse said she wanted to check with a consultant, I think , as to whether I should have...
