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My dad has come to the end of 4 cycles of Capox, they said hes not to have anymore until it goes to MDT meeting. Scans are next week. Praying for shrinkage
Hi.....I had Anterior Resection 3 weeks ago. Recovered from surgery well. My wound was slightly inflamed so 1 week later was given antibiotics. Since I got them I had terrible diarrhea. Was then given different ones not so strong. I was told it be combination...
UPPER ABDOMEN PAIN I am 4 weeks on from a right hemi transverse section and have had a problem with an intense pain in the upper right abdomen which wakes me up during the night. I have to take painkillers twice during the night. So I have been 3...
My husband was diagnosed with stage 3 CRC in 2022. He has had FOLFIRI prior to an op to remove the tumour followed by radiotherapy, a second op to remove affected lymph nodes and finished a course of Xelox six weeks ago. We were warned of side effects...
So my name is Louie, my Dr said "is most likely cancer". I've been bleeding for over a year. Now I can't get the exam. Are there places that help? Thanks, Louie
Hello, I had a colonoscopy 7th June the doctor saw a 1cm rectal tumour 2cm from anal margin and biopsies were taken. I saw a clinical nurse specialist on the same day, she said the tumour was probably cancer, I had a CT scan and an MRI scan which both...
Had diarrhea for five weeks , going to the toilet every one / two hours. Everything else is fine I'm active still. One test at doctors is negative , and one test is positive. Been referred to the hospital for more tests within two weeks. Will...
Hi I ve recently started chemo radiation for rectal cancer. I be noticed the skin is peeling inside my mouth. Not sure yet or impacting on eating but just wondered if anyone could recommend a mouth wash that might help. Thanks
Just wanting to find out if anybody has tried CBD paste/oil, during their chemo treatment at all? I've read about a lot of people online who have in other forums, etc. I'd like to hear about pros and cons experienced please. Many thanks
So my MRCP.on liver showed there is a blockage deep in liver pressing on one of the bile duct stems as they called it. It's going to an MDT meeting on Tuesday to see if at all possible to put a stent in if not think it's just time. I've been referred...
