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Hello Spring and we even had a bit of blue sky for a little while . It was great to see Kettleson updating on the February thread . A most welcome contribution and a good opportunity to remind people this is for all people to contribute to and we love...
Hi everyone, I am new to this group so please bare with me if I am in the wrong place. I am looking for a forum where I can exchange my thoughts and feelings with people who are going on a similar journey. my dad has recently been diagnosed with stage...
Just told by telephone that have Cancer following second biopsy awaiting CT scan and MRI. Feeling numb and just drifting along.. Just have to try and be positive but it seems to be like the Army come on hurry up there and wait, not knowing what is happening...
Hi all last posted when we were waiting to attend out 1st oncology appointment which we have done today. We have now been told my husband ha stage 4 bowel cancer & are offering palliative care. Be prognosis is they can mange & control with chemotherapy...
Hi, my cancer diagnosis came out of the blue, yes I had been tiered and I have been told by doctors that I had IBS, so I thought my stomached was due to me not being good enough with the diet ( and I am good) or it was due to heavy work load. I feel mentally...
I was diagnosed 7 days ago and had a colostomy 5 days ago. My tumor was already blocking my rectum. Diagnosed via the postal bowel Screening test! What a wonderful tool!! I have radiotherapy coming up plus chemo for some random dots elsewhere. Trying...
hi all I have had liver resection in march 22 also chemo in may-august 22 for bowl cancer that spread to my liver chemo never worked first time now I have terminal cancer and starting treat meant above next week having a portacath inserted next tuesday...
Has anyone had rectum cancer, had the all clear and then been told they have a small polyp, which they have removed during biopsy showing as high grade cell changes leading up to turning into cancer. I would be interested to know if you had APR operation...
Hello to all I know there are a lot of topics regarding the ileostomy reversal, but I want to ask if after ileostomy reversal if things get closer to "normal"? Or it seems that it is like it was during cancer? I know that the bowel movements increase...
Ok morning al,l I had my consultation meeting today, so my cancer is in remission I was told I will need to see my surgeon for next step, I wish I had asked more questions. did any one have to see they're surgeon after seeing there oncologist...
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