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Mentioned in last post discrepancy reported between CT & MRI scans which caused me some concern to say the least! Just had confirmation that 2nd report was wrong & there are minimal changes only over the past 3 months meaning I will stay on Capecitabine...
Ok everyone, so we went to Jay's oncology appointment today and unfortunately, it wasn't the news we wanted. We thought we were going to find out about him getting his stent or nephostromy fitted but instead the registrar we seen had to go and bring in...
Hi, Spoken to my surgeon today, after 11 of pre adjuvant Imatinib to reduce the size of my Rectal GIST, I’ll be having an APR and Prostatectomy in the new year. Always knew the APR was on the cards, but the Prostatectomy was news to me… apparently...
My Dad was diagnosed with bowel cancer in May and its been a roller coaster ride of ups and downs. Joining the group will hopefully help me as we carry on with dad's journey.
Here we go again...Another appt. for a scan,a few days before Xmas. My last one was March, & they seem to come around so soon. Of course, I appreciate being followed up - for the five years, following cancer diagnosis, but when you receive the letter...
42 single mother of 2 teenage boys . Extreme fatigue like you can't believe. Really struggling to go toilet due to size of tumour . Using murcovil , lactulose, fibogel, and off the top off my head I cant remember but I take 4 tablets ( little yellow ones...
***Update**** So today we met with the surgeon and to discuss the CT scan results following the colonoscopy. As we knew there was a cancer in the right of the colon in the Caecum. It was T2N0M0. When they confirmed there was no spread I burst into...
I have a check up appointment at the hospital in a couple of weeks. Feeling nervous… I finished Adjuvant chemo in June. Had 4 cycles. This will be my first time back at the hospital since then. I take it I will get my bloods checked when I’m there. I...
Hi. I have been diagnosed with Bowel cancer only yesterday and am currently in a state of shock and panic. I am due to go in hospital on Saturday for staging etc but my consultant feels I may be admitted for surgery, then chemotherapy will commence shortly...
So, we had our son William and his partner up earlier on bringing me my birthday gifts- bless them! Then we sat them down and told them about Jay. William was really calm about it all and that worries me he was a bit too calm I feel. I apologised when...
