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Hi there, I have a recent diagnosis of rectal cancer (Stage 2). I struggle with constipation although I take a sachet of Laxido once a day that my doctor gave me. I eat a healthy diet (porridge, wholemeal bread etc) but wonder if I should change? Are...
My mum was due to have a hemicolectomy this coming Friday morning and the hospital has called and said it's been cancelled and will now take place on the 7th August. That's a month further down the line and she's been in the Cancer referral process...
While most folk are incredibly supportive and kind to me two and a half years into remission and bearing a stoma bag for life, I seem to encounter some folk who are mean, disagreeable, insensitive and in a few cases outright bullies. It seems to be a...
Hi everyone, I finished chemo last June 2022. Had bowel tumour removed Jan 21. I had my scan and colonoscopy January 23. Updated bloods done beginning of June 23. All ok. The last few weeks my hubby has noticed I’m napping at the weekend and going to...
I was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer in May 2021. I was then operated (Right hemicolectomy) in September the same year. Had first follow tests in April 2022( colonoscopy and ct scan) both of which were fine. A week ago I went for a second ct...
Hi has anyone experienced metastases to the Retroperitoneum ? Plus lungs.
I have just started a 5 week cycle of chemo radiotherapy for rectal cancer , day two today. I’ve noticed that I’m passing more blood than before, have others had that experience? Thanks, Claire
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Hi, my husband’s having surgery soon and I was just wondering if you have any advice on anything that could make him more comfortable after surgery- any cushions/supports to help sitting or sleeping or any advice on how to manage a stoma bag.
very scared and stressed at the moment, scan has shown it has not spread, struggling to understand the terminology High grade dysplasia i understand is aggressive intra mucosal carcinoma ? I have not spoken to surgeon yet re treatment i know i will...
