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Saw my Oncology consultant yesterday. Told my RadioChemotherepies I had in Feb/March 23 had worked exceptionally well and that the histology from my anterior resection surgery in June were zero cancer in the removed section. However he is offering me...
I was referred for a colonoscopy after a positive fit test and being concerned about noticeable change in bowel habits. On most occasions there was blood in my poo and had increasing urgency to go the loo. I had the colonoscopy three weeks ago. Post...
Hi all, I'm due to start Capox on the 7th and I've been told I will have steroids as well. They said it would help with the treatment but will make my blood sugars higher. I have type 2 diabetes which is diet controlled and I've never had any issues....
Hi Everyone, I had bowel cancer surgery in early March and a tumour was removed from my large bowel, thankfully it had not spread to my lymph nodes or anywhere else. My symptoms were quite vague and I very nearly didn't bother going to the doctor...
Hey all just quick update Wednesday the 23 of August I had my Robotic assistance surgery after 15.00 o’clock to remove sigmoid colon with cancer, bowel was joined together Today late evening I am going home to recover Will keep you updated ...
I'm due to collect my tablets next Tuesday but I'm not sure I can get there my daughter usually takes me but she's broken her foot we live inbthe middle of no where so no transport. I waa wondering if they could be delivered?
Hi, I'm feeling very stressed at the mo and would appreciate some advice. I was diagnosed with colon cancer back in June. Had my MDT on 3rd July, op was booked for July 18th, that was cancelled on July 11th my preop date, this was because I was due to...
Good morning folks, I had my operation over a week ago to remove a tumour on my lower bowel, initially it was to involve a permanent Stoma. However, that couldn't be done because of serious scar tissue. My question now is how long does the rectal pain...
So I had my sigmoidoscopy yesterday and the consultant attempted to remove it. Unfortunately he was unable to remove it all. Said it was about 20mm and took about 12mm and 6xbiopsies He said that as one side just wouldn't lift up after being injected...
Just found out who my oncologist is that I’m seeing on Wednesday 30th August his name is Mr Uccello, does anyone know of him and is he any good?
