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Hi everyone. Is anyone else feeling lonely on chemo? I have low white blood cells and trying my best to avoid infection. This means steering clear of my two small children, who have had constant colds and bugs since December. I miss them so much! Am feeling...
Hi I am currently receiving chemotherapy for stage 4 bowel cancer. I am on FOLFOX every 2 weeks. I have completed 2 cycles out of a max 12. .My consultant reduced the dose last time ( due to horrendous side effects) unfortunately my severe stomach cramping...
Hi everyone - yesterday I had a colonoscopy and Gastroscopy where they discovered cancer in my large intestine. I am absolutely floored - I had no symptoms, I was being investigated for persistent anemia and a positive fecal test suggesting I had an...
First time of posting on here. Just about to get ready to go to the hospital for bloods prior to my next round of chemo on Friday.
It’s been a week now since the colonoscopy and I’m driving myself absolutely mad waiting for the MDT. I can’t sleep. Every twinge I am frightened it’s cancer spreading. Looking for any ‘signs’ I could be stage 4. I also made the mistake of consulting...
i have been diagnosed with three tumours two different origins one not fully determined yet. bland becoming anxious. blader. bowel and lungs. biopsy on lungs not carried out yet. terrified but thats for another forum. the source of bladder and bowel...
I have had to come off my tablets currently on cycle 7 week 1 completed, I am now suffering red hands, today I had to go and see oncologist nurses as they looked like they were going to blister, the advice is to use the cream. just wondering if they...
Evening all, please please flatulance I'm so embarrassed with the odour I have. How long will this continue, i try to do my walking exercises and very much want to return to the gym once I have had my 3rd Chemo and that's completed. I think what...
This may sound silly I’ve had a clear CT scan however I was wondering why I would still need a colonoscopy. It’s booked for next week. I hate the prep . I haven’t had a colonoscopy since my diagnosis in December 21.
Hi, wanted to connect with those currently having this type of Chemo; on to my second cycle of 8. I appear unwell 5 days post chemo but start to feel better day 6 so far; anyone else experience this? Not sure how my side effects compare to others: ...
