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So …hi everyone….hubby had a fit test , saw a consultant last Wednesday, came out, he wouldn’t allow me to in with him…and he was all good , consultant didn’t have any concerns…BUT…sending him for a CT scan …why ? hubby says thorax, stomach and lungs...
Hi all, Dont know where to start really, terrified I guess is the right word. In the last month my Dad had bloods taken at the GP & they found ge was aneamic. He was asked to complete a poo sample & when that came back it had blood in it so was referred...
Had my new picc line fitted on Wednesday ready for infusion again next week, it waa flushed and bloods taken Thursday morning it felt quite sore today so my daughter who's trained to flush and dress my line had a look this morning and it's black and blue...
Hi, I’m not the one affected directly but I’m posting here because today I found out that someone I knew has been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer spread to the lungs. We used to be in touch then we stopped talking and we spoke again briefly today...
Hello everyone. Me and my rectal cancer are new here. Waiting for treatment plan to be agreed. Does anyone have any useful feedback on the Papillon form of radiotherapy as distinct from 'conventional' external radiotherapy? Any help is much appreciated...
After 4 years 11 months I have had my 5 year tests thinking I had made it only to be told that my CEA levels have climbed very high and this is a sure indication that my cancer has returned. Now having CT and PET scans arranged to find cancer. Gutted...
Hello I hope everyone is ok, sending hugs and positive vibes to you all! Just thought I'd share an update on my journey. I've had my appointment with the oncologist, confirmed I'll be having chemoradiotherapy , went through all the side effects in great...
Hi all, I've not been aound much lately as I've been (selfishly?) getting on with my life. I apologise for that as I could, perhaps, be offering more advice here from time to time. Anyway, I've had some recent issues with my large bowel which has involved...
Hi all I had a colonoscopy last Tuesday and was told I have a 3cm tumor in my colon. Have now had both scans and been told I need to wait for the specialist meeting to decide on further action. Could anyone advise how long this takes and how you would...
Hi, I am new to the group. I was diagnosed with stage 3 Colo-rectal cancer at the beginning of the covid pandemic. The main symptom that I had at this time was fatigue, which I had first dismissed as part of getting older. Thanks to the work of my brilliant...
