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Hi all - I've just been diagnosed with stage four rectal cancer which has spread to distant lymph nodes. Because the tumour is so large they're concerned about a total bowel blockage and want to do an ileostomy first before even starting any treatment...
I am newly diagnosed with bowel cancer & I’m finding it overwhelming - which is so not like me! I got a tummy bug on holiday in Asia (August) and went to the GP once I was home as I noticed blood when wiping and in my poo. GP did a rectal examination...
Hi there lI had a catheter fitted for 12 hours after surgery last Monday. On Wednesday I started having major problems trying to pee. I’ve had a problem in this department for the last year (I’m 65 in April) but nothing that has worried me , but now...
Hi All, After feeling a bit stronger each day for the first couple of days I'm having a real low and struggling to control my thoughts and fears. I've taken some strength from messages from people on here so thought I'd spell out my worries and try...
Hi all, my name is Michael, currently undergoing a 6 month course of oral chemotherapy for bowel cancer. (I reached the half way point this week!) Had surgery back in August (a Panproctocolectomy) after which i was diagnosed with stage 2 bowel cancer...
I am 2 times cancer survivor,who has had part of his bowl removed .l want to know which sort of grant I may get to make my house suitable for my living and mobility needs. I tried various options but no gain. I am 71 yrs old very frail regd disabled patient...
Hi everyone, this is my first post, and I am grateful for a place to share. Thank you. I have a question re next steps after chemotherapy. My husband has just finished 12 sessions of chemo (6 months). He has an ileostomy and very much hopes for a reversal...
We had a call from the CNS he had the ct mri and bloods last week and the mdt meeting yesterday they called saying he has stage 3 and needs a pet scan I’m assuming so they can see if it’s in the nodes?? We have the meeting with the consultant on 29th...
Hi my husband has a colostomy following emergency surgery back in October. I got home from a 12 hour shift tonight and he has a sore area appeared under his bag seal looks quite raw. I've checked his temp and all good and apart from it being a bit sore...
Hi everyone. Firstly I've never joined a group so I'm very new to this. I went for a Polyp removal today, benine Polyps, only to be told I was in the wrong department and I needed to see a doctor. After a couple of cancellations to my procedure and...
