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Hi Everyone, never thought I would be writing something like this just typing it is bringing me close to tears. Firstly I am new to this and have been reading some of the posts and would just like to say how I admire everyone's strength in being so open...
I'm going onto maintenance chemo cetuximab and 5fu pump.just finished folfori had good scan results so oncologist has changed me to maintenance. Any advice on cetuximab and 5 fu regime. Is cetuximab a chemo? I was a bit concerned he had dropped...
I have had increased CEA levels over the last four months, my history is 2018 stage 3 colon cancer, April 2019 more colon cancer and lymphoma. now 3 years later my latest scan has shown lymph nodes enlarged across my stomach am now meeting consultant...
Hi, my dad had bowel cancer last year which has returned and is now pressing against his stomach and pancreas. He was given an illiostomy as he became impacted and had emergency surgery 3 weeks ago. He is home now and has been given months to live. He...
Support Just wanted to say Hi - this year has been a tough one, my son was involed in life changing accident earlier this year and is now disabled and having ongoing treatment and surgery. I have now been given the news that my mum has been diagnosed...
Hie Everyone! So here we are at the end for me has been a very `fraught` week is all I can say. A little bit of progress with Jay today. He has actually eaten a Greggs stakebake for lunch- well not all of it he doesn't like the pastry round the edges...
Letter came today with dates for chemotherapy and radiotherapy starts in December, I am total terrified! Can anyone give me advice of what to expect have read all about the side affects but would like to hear some real people experience thank you
Hi all Brief summary: August 22 - noticed blood in stool occasionally whilst on holiday. September 22 - digital exam at doctors, referred to hospital but not unduly concerned. September 22 - examined via scope by surgeon at hospital, not concerned...
I had both today. In the stoma appointment the nurse was very happy at Syd's progress. Apparently I'm looking after him well! Now I go to three month checkups. The PCA I was petrified of, however the MacMillan nurse was fantastic, very calming. I...
Hi everyone had my first chemo today 1 of 30 just a quick question how long before side affects kick in??
