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Hi thank you in advance for your support. Has anyone had successful treatment of para aortic nodes. Diagnosed stage 3 in July... August scan showed 2 nodes still there in January scan detailed as insignificant.just anxious as my cea has risen from 13...
Hi, I’m a first time poster who’s having surgery for a Right Hemicolectony next week. I had a colonoscopy thinking they’d confirm diverticulitis but as with so many others I was shocked when they also found a 5cm tumour on the opposite side. I’m staying...
Where to begin… I’m post op having had a bowel resection from a bowel cancer diagnosis. My first week out of hospital was great. I was eating, going for short walks three times a day and generally in good spirits. Week two took a turn and saw me bed...
Hi. Sorry not sure if this is how to use this group, not even sure I'm in the right place? But I'll start by telling you a bit about me I suppose. My name is Sam. I'm 37 years old, female with children. The reason I have found myself here, I guess...
Hi everyone this is my first time writing. I have so many questions and no one wants to answer. I'm angry and afraid just as you all must have been. Iv'e just found out I have colon cancer but because of my heart and kidneys I may not get surgery for...
Hi I have symptoms of a bowel obstruction I suspect caused by gynaecological cancer but I can't get any help from anyone. I keep being fobbed off with parathyroid disorder as calcium levels are sky high. I have not had a bowel movement properly for over...
Getting tests after my treatment.. Was given this today and its confused me i thought i was getting tumour.measured to see if surgery.possible..anyone understand especially the bottom.part .
Evening all, Waiting on biopsy results for my son (aged 37) been told 6cm colorectal tumour. Urgent situation, CT and MRI done within a few days just waiting on pathology now to make a plan for treatment. Totally anxious and distraught for him.. will...
My sister is only 40 years young but has recently been diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer. She has had a week of radiotherapy and is about to start chemo next week. She has roughly 3 months of chemo followed by ELAPE (APR) with a permanent stoma and...
Hi All, It's early days & there are a 1001 questions buzzing around in my head. I have been diagnosed with colon Cancer & just had my CT scan so awaiting these results. I have 3 young children. I'm staying positive, what I'd like...
