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I am due to start my chemo in a few weeks, feeling very anxious. Is hair loss a common symptom when having Capox? I know the side effects differ in everyone. Thank you
Hi there i have posted on here before and got some great help and replies from people. I had a polyp removed from my rectum all along they said benign then when tested after removal I was called in and told cancer. A bit of a shock to say the least...
My dad was diagnosed 3 weeks ago during colonoscopy. We have heard nothing more, other than he has an appointment with the surgeon on Wednesday. Is this the normal routine? We dont know what stage cancer dad has or what the next step is. My Dad had a...
Hi all! I'm 38, female and diagnosed with bowel cancer yesterday. I haven't got a whole lot of information as waiting for biopsy results and a CT scan. Even though im surrounded by loved ones and friends I feel incredibly alone and scared and a little...
My result reading after surgery stated T3 N0 M0. Happy to say no spread to the lymph nodes found after having 22 lymph nodes removed. I have been declared 'cancer free'. However, because my tumor was close to a blood vessel, it was advised that I have...
Hi everyone, My partner has been told he has rectal cancer following a sigmoidoscopy two days ago. He has had his CT scan and waiting for the MRI. The MDT team are then going to meet to discuss prognosis etc. before getting back to us. I know I need...
Hello everyone Just wanted to catch up with you all as I've found this thread incredibly helpful and supportive so far. I've had my oncologist appointment this week, where the treatment and side effects were discussed at length and consent forms signed...
I started Capox on Monday following an op a few weeks ago with a good recovery. Already finding this hard, emotionally as well as physically. I’ve had lots of information and support around practical issues but emotionally I’m lost. I’m the strong one...
Hello all I have come on to give an update in the hope it just might be what someone needs right now. my husband today just had CT results and all good…he is four years 6 months down the line and been really tough at times. Please read my profile. I...
Hi, I had my bowel op on July 27th, then started my chemotherapy on Oct 2nd. I've gone from going to the gym and swimming 4 times a week and riding my bikes around 3 or 4 times. The Stoma is seriously getting me down, the diet and being sore, but...
