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Hi all. I was diagnosed with stage 3, had op.and chemo, scan said oops and now stage 4. I’ve been on immunotherapy for 18 months now, things going well, some reduction and the stability. But I’ve heard immunotherapy is only given for two years ( though...
Hi, Does anyone have any experience of taking Paxlovid anti-viral medication to lessen the risk of hospitalisation through Covid? If so, how did they get on? I tested positive for Covid on Sunday and have just had my medication collected from the local...
I’d like to hear of anybody ileostomy reversal successes if they have had their rectum removed. im coming to the end of my chemotherapy in the next 6weeks and so starting to think about what’s next! I’ve heard that having the ileostomy reversal done...
So I haven't posted for a while as things escalated rather quickly from my last post...Tony's vomiting continued on and off until 22nd May with increasing lethargy and lack of appetite due to him not eating .I'm annoyed with myself now for not calling...
Hi I replied to a thread on here but not sure im doing this right! My husband has been diagnosed with bowel cancer and it's in his bones and liver. I am struggling with it. Every day I wake up feeling stressed and try so hard to support him. I really...
Hi everyone: I had my first of 12 cycles of Folfox & flourouracyl on Thursday - the nausea is grim but the vile taste is awful, every drink or mouthful of food tastes foul, as I have a stoma I must keep hydrated and fed but it's been difficult. As my...
My rock, my partner we have been through alot together in the last 5 years, & in February we got the deviating news that he has rectal cancer stage 3 + 2 nodes. We were totally numb and just couldn't believe it( still can't!) He's had radiotherapy...
Hi , does anyone have any tips or advice for sleeping with a chemo bottle on please . My husband has stage 4 bowel cancer spread to liver.
To all who fulfil this very important role I hope you have a wonderful day . Court x
Hi all, fast learning the joys of chemo! eyeball pain and cold sensitivity are fun !!! Not sure if sleep deprivation is heat or dexamethasone related but resting and staying hydrated. Amy
