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Hi, I was diagnosed in Jan 2024 with bowel cancer, 3cm tumour in right colon with suspected liver mets. Had 3 months chemo upfront, right hemicolectomy surgery. Both successful. 2 out of 42 lymph nodes had cancer cells but I didnt require any further...
Hi everyone, my dads journey began in March 23 with prostate cancer, doing well with radiotherapy but unfortunately fast forward to January 25, it had spread to his bladder, it was discussed at his MDT meeting to take both organs out, this was done in...
Hi everyone, I was on this site two years ago, when I had endometrial cancer, which was removed by having a total hysterectomy. I am grateful to the kind people on here, who helped me with their advice and support. Here I am again. I tested positive...
Approx 11 weeks ago I underwent surgery for bowel cancer. The surgeon carried out an extended right hemicolectomy. I now feel that I have made, 'pretty much', a full recovery. I have returned to the bad diet I have always enjoyed, and other than a slight...
Hi my mom is recently diagnosed colorectal cancer stage 4. Still for active treatment. Her rectal tumour is near rectum so she’s constantly having urge to go. lost a lot of weight since Feb. and because of the frequency and urgency etc. She’s very conscious...
Hi my 83 year old dad has had bowel cancer for the last year stage 2 2 . We are waiting on the results of a scan to establish if the tumour has grown. in addition to the fullness feeling and all the other symptoms he also has a sinking sensation. I have...
Hi, my husband has been diagnosed with MMR intact adenocarcinoma of the colon on the left side with metastases to the liver, spleen and lungs. The Dr has arranged for first chemo in three weeks. We would like a second opinion and have researched that...
I am 5 weeks post op following surgery for low rectal cancer. Complete APR following 5 days radiotherapy. My wound is really slow to heal and yesterday I was told by practice nurse that there is a 1.5cm cavity. Has anyone experience of this and how did...
Hi I got on to this site a couple of weeks ago about my husbands new diagnosis and got some heartwarming and positive responses my husband was booked in for a tumour removal operation on the outside of his bowel. It seems to have been very rushed...
Hello, I am new to the community, though I have read many helpful comments, I haven’t made any myself. My husband has advance stage 3 rectal cancer, he has had chemo and chemo/radiotherapy, and now will go in for surgery in a couple of weeks. I’m staying...
