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Hello, I was diagnosed in October with a 5cm tumour low down in my rectum which has grown into muscle. Apparently there is no spread to other organs but is in a couple of nodes. In mid December I had a Stoma operation which has to be permanent and I immediately...
Hi everyone, my mom is on her third week of radiation therapy, and she takes chemo tables. She has localised stage 3 cancer. I am really worried because after 3 weeks of the therapy she is in agony and now prescribed morphine. Does that mean that...
Hello new not sure what to do
Hi everyone. Very much new to this so bear with me. I’m a 42 year old male and got diagnosed with colorectal cancer in December after a colonoscopy. I start my treatment on Tuesday. I need to have 5 weeks chemo and radiation combined, followed by a further...
Diagnosed with bowel cancer following a colonoscopy in November. Had surgery December and tumour removed along with some slight spread in bowel wall and stomach wall I believe. Am starting chemo in 2 weeks and am obviously very anxious. In the short term...
End of my treatment pathway and just had my date for ct scan after 5 weeks radiotherapy and chemotherapy six week date has arrived Can anyone please tell me how long do you wait for the results? Should have asked at my last clinic appointment but like...
Hi all, I’d like to know if anyone has discovered a way to ameliorate the come-down that I experience about three days after FOLFOX infusion. The steroids that accompany infusion do a decent job of keeping me feeling energized. But when they wear...
So, I'm not updating on Jay today, I just need one of you out there to send me a wee virtual hug. Been having one of those days you know when you feel `yeuch` but don't know why. Everything has been going ok over the last week or so and things are sort...
Hello, I'm new year. I had a total colectomy with anastomosis 18 months ago. Really struggling with my bowels. I go on average, up to 12 times a day. I take 2 immodium before every meal and before bed. I also take a sachet of cholestyramine before...
Hi, stage 4 colon cancer with double nefhostomy tubes in kidneys and a ostomy as well. Have stop chemo as no longer working. Now last X-ray shows multiple bowels loops in intestines causing pain and slow bowel movements to stoma. Want to insert tube in...
