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My partner has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. He has been advised at 88 that an operation is not an option. So we are here waiting for it to get worse. He is getting a lot of wind and is now getting stomach pains that sometimes keep him awake at night...
To anyone who is suffering from any of this triple whammy at the moment.I send my heartfelt support. I have the cold/cough thing and thats bad enough.remembering to hold onto a stoma when coughing is a pain. Hope everyone feels better soon Kath
Hi all My first post: I'm a bit uncertain about which Forum is most appropriate for this issue, so all advice or redirection welcome. Brief history: tumour in lower colon and rectum found last year, successful removal. Temporary colostomy stoma, reversed...
Apparently, children are allowed in for visiting at the Beatson- it's still classed as a hospital although its specifically for cancer patients. He's had an output from the stoma and- so not to be too graphic- it's back to a healthy lumpy brown so don...
Hi there. Has anybody had surgery on the bowel. Went through chemo and then had to have surgery in England to remove the stomach lining. I'm asking this because I've had the tumor removed, I'm starting chemo but mite also need the stomach lining removed...
My husband has finished 5 weeks of chemo and radiotherapy. He had no side affects until the last few days of treatment (feeling tired/sore). He was told side affects might go on for 7-10 days after treatment has ended. The tiredness/soreness has been...
My infusion day is a Friday, and from the following Wednesday onwards I’ve experienced severe and persistent diarrhoea. Loperamide + Ondansetron + Codeine barely slowed things down. I’m having to take an extra week off before I can start Cycle 4. I’d...
Well, last day of 2022. I didn't think I'd be spending it this way. Jay phoned this morning still not sure if he's getting out today or not. Said he didn't have a good night last night sleep wise. He's always hated hospital beds and finds then a tad uncomfortable...
I am half way through cycle 5 of 8.and I am now suffering with very red hands and feet and stomach issues, having to dash to the toilet usually about 4 occasions in 15 minutes. It’s is irregular I have spoken to the oncology nurses and they confirm...
So, A wee update on Jay. He's been on the phone and said the doctor came in this morning and said they `think` they have turned a corner with his dry kidneys not there quite yet but going in the right direction. He has had lunch of a bowl of soup and...
