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Following on from my husband finding out he has cancer growth 27 cms along on his colon. We took a week out as we had a holiday booked , after initially saying we wouldn’t go, my husband’s nurse said it was only a delay of four days so we went. Back to...
Just came across this recent publication from Medscape so I thought I'd share as I know a few people on this forum are taking low-dose aspirin and it might be of interest to others: Aspirin as Therapy Cuts Mortality In Cancer (medscape.co.uk) . " The...
Hi, I have stage 4 colorectal cancer, with tumours in my lungs and liver. I have been on the Folfiri regime but it has been deemed to be unsuccessful as it is no longer controlling the tumours in my lungs. I am starting Regorafenib in January and, from...
Spending the day on the infusion unit getting a much needed magnesium top up!! How long should it be before I feel better?? Been pretty ragged lately!!! Also discovering I might need weekly infusions depending on blood tests!! Wow!! Didn't sew that...
Good morning, A month ago I was diagnosed with a tumour in my Cecum after being admitted to hospital with appendicitis. I underwent an emergency right hemicolectomy. I’m now a month post op and recovering well. Last Tuesday the hospital confirmed that...
Hi everyone. So the MDT have has their meeting about me, my colorectal nurse called to inform me my MRI also came back clear (yay), however one thing that concerned me is they did notice 2 slightly enlarged lymph nodes on the MRI, however the radiologists...
Hi Everyone, I am new here and have recently been diagnosed with bowel/colorectal cancer. I am considering myself very lucky that my cancer has not spread and they are aiming for a cure. My surgery is this coming Friday and whilst I’ve been handing...
I had a colonoscopy last Thursday following a bowel screening test. I had 3 x polyps removed and they found a 3cm tumour in my lower bowel, approximately 10cm from my anus. I was told that it looked cancerous. I had a meeting with one of the nurses after...
Hi my dad has terminal bowel cancer with metastic lung and liver his prognosis isn’t good and his quality of life is rubbish he started chemo last week and for the 3 days following on steroids he had life back it was amazing for him just wondering could...
Does anyone know if drinking alcohol in moderation or otherwise is ok, just because Christmas is coming (in case you didn't know)
