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Hi I posted this earlier but might of been in wrong section apologies if I didn't and it's already been seen ' Ive just been told I've gotta have a second Hemicolectomy next week the first one was just over a year ago,, the last bloods and scans came...
My partner was diagnosed early September with rectal cancer, she is back in hospital 4 weeks after being discharged and now has an infection, she's had tests and scans, the specialist has come to us this morning to tell us the worst news possible. Her...
It's with a heavy heart that I tell you that my wonderful hubby Tony passed away this morning..the last few days had been dreadful as he suffered from agitation and was extremely distressed...the hospice at home team came in yesterday were a blessing...
Sorry this may seem like a silly question and probably not the right place. I've just joined the group but I cant see any ones replies to questions being asked. Are you only able to view answers to your own questions or am I missing something?? thank...
Hi all, Firstly I’d like to wish everyone positivity and support during this time. My name is Gregg and I was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer. I’ve had surgery to remove it and currently I am cancer free however the oncologist has made a chemotherapy...
I had an operation for bowel cancer just before lockdown, i recovered well. but years later am still having problems with certain foods, where after eating have to run to the toilet, i would be horrified if this happened while we were out somewhere, there...
Good morning everyone. I have suffered with constipation on and off for a long while now. In the last few days I have noticed that there has been a pain that has slowly increased in my groin on my left hand side. I've been concerned this past week...
Hello. The hospital rang today to tell me as well as a colonoscopy, I also need a gastroscope. I am apparently anaemic and have a low ferritin reading. I am more anxious now and very worried about both procedures. I have had a colonoscopy before but a...
Hi, I’m 6 weeks post op. Primary sigmoid colon, mets ovary, liver, peritoneum. I’m struggling to go to the toilet, I’m using senokot and lactulose. Sometimes I go once a day, but then I constantly feel I want to go the toilet and it nothing except extreme...
I am about to have 5 fractions of radiotherapy followed by 4 cycles of chemo to shrink a T2 tumour prior to mid-rectal surgery. I would like to give my poor old rectum the best possible chance of recovering function with the hope of avoiding permanent...
