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Hi, I just joined the forum today. I've put my cancer journey to date in my profile biography. To begin with everything appeared to be going to plan but recent events have taken a downhill turn unfortunately. I'm about to have my first chemo appointment...
I'm posting this in hope to get some direction in how to help my Mum. Mum had a hemicolectomy nearly five years ago for Bowel adencarcinoma. Thankfully she's remained cancer free in all that time. However, she is having problems with incontinence. This...
Hi, I know this is short notice, but I have my first meeting with my specialist and chemo team tomorrow. I have no idea what's going to happen, what to expect, or what questions to ask regarding treatment options so I'm starting to feel a bit lost....
Has anyone else has who has a stoma had pain 5 days after having a colonoscopy
Hi, all, I'm a partner to someone whose undergoing chemo after a bowel resection. The op went well, the first round of chemo was going ok, then he was admitted to hospital on Thursday with a high temperature and diahorrea. we rang his chemo helpline and...
I am 54 and I was diagnosed with bowel cancer after having a FIT test. I had emergency surgery to remove the tumour and part of lower sigmoid as it was blocking my bowel, on Thursday 16th April. I also had a temporary stoma fitted. I had my histology...
Hi new on here Right side colon resection october 22. Bowel issues since.discovered right side can give more problems with urgency.we are not given dietary advice but discovered many colon operations make you gluten intolerant.This weekend very bloated...
Hi just to say hi. I am 2 weeks post surgery and had a hemi colectomy of my mid ascending colon. Would be good to hear from anyone been through similar op. Thanks
Recent diagnosis, awaiting surgery date
Hi I've had to pause 4th cycle of chemo due to blisters on feet and very high bilirubin levels .I am very concerned about liver damage due to chemo. Anyone else experiencing this issue .Oncologist seems u concerned but I'm worried. I was ambivalent and...
