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Hi to anyone who knows me Haven't posted for a few weeks, but always thinking of everyone. I'm feeling great, following my liver resection in March, but have just had an annual CT, which showed some cancer in the abdomen. The 3 monthly MRI, for liver...
Hello everyone, As the most experienced group of lovely people, I am writing to find out if anyone has had a situation similar to mine? What happened? And how did they manage? As I am at a loss and feeling like I am just slowly withering away. As...
Hi folks, My name is Bobby and I was diagnosed with bowel cancer three years ago. I had chemo/radiotherapy which initially was successful, however on a recent check they found it had returned. I'm.now preparing to have surgery in three or four weeks...
Hi. I've just finished the first full week of Capox and have had a few side effects - some expected, some not. I would appreciate any feedback from anyone who has longer experience of Capox than me as to what I can expect over the next 11 weeks, particularly...
It's been a month since my last update, so here goes As of just this morning, myself and my family are somewhat overjoyed. After surgery my consultant told me he had got it all out, right colon, some transverse colon and some internal abdominal wall...
hi all, three weeks ago they found a mass. Dr said it was likely cancer, I’ve had a ct and was awaiting results. Been told I have an appointment with general surgeon tomorrow. Is this a good sign? Is it unlikely to be cancer? Would I see an oncologist...
So I’m due to start 4 rounds of chemo and have been accepted onto the TRACC study! Has anyone else just taken capecitabine (not the full capox)? If so what was your hair loss like? My nurses said I’m unlikely to lose it all but it will thin out so now...
Hi I had part of my bowel(colon) removed 2 weeks back, I stayed in hospital for days and discharged. No stoma. Waiting for results next week to decide on chemo. I am having numbness in my right thigh for last 1 week and I also feel cold arm , also...
Hi troops, I am completely new here, please be patient. I recently had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from my colon. The surgery went well (apart from nerve damage to my left leg) LONG STORY!! I now have to decide whether to have "clean up" chemo...
Hi everyone. This is new to me. I am 50 years old and recently diagnosed with stage 4 large bowel cancer. I am due my 1st chemotherapy in 2 weeks. Are there anyone in this group in the same situation? How do you feel after your 1st course of chemo? I...
