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Hi Everyone! Here I am again! Giving an update on Jay. He's not too bad today. Not 100% yet but slightly better. Still very tired and sluggish and going for afternoon naps which he never does. Ate his dinner tonight a bit of steak and some steamed...
Hi Everyone! So, the waterworks finally opened up today and I've had a right good bubble to myself. I think everything over the last week seeing Jay as not himself especially as to how he was with our wee grandaughter at the weekend- which is just...
Good morning I have recently been diagnosed with a tumour in my transverse colon. I am on a low fibre diet as the tumour is narrowing the colon. I have my first appointment with a medical oncologist next Tuesday as they are going to use chemo before removal...
Hello, My Dad was taken to a and e on Sunday and diagnosed with bowel cancer but also in the liver. He had emergency surgery the following day and is recovering ahead of chemo starting in two weeks. He has lost lots of weight already due to not eating...
Hi all, my wife was given the devastating news after her 1 year CT scan that her Cancer has now got mets to both parts of her Liver. She was originally diagnosed Stage 2. The original Cancer in her bowel was successfully removed by resection with...
I’ve just joined as I just need some support please. Awaiting a colonoscopy which seems to have been rushed through! Have had unusual bowel movements and pain. Had a colonoscopy several years ago and they found polyps! Not been followed up and now terrified...
Hello anyone here had a reversal. I had mine 6 weeks ago still carnt control bowl movements. Does anyone no how long this might last I've had stage 3 rectal cancer then lar now reversal it's been a tough ride thank you
Hello, my name is Paul, and I am a fellow sufferer. Diagnosed in 2019 and been through all the treatments. Currently on some mop up chemo after removing liver and lung metastases. At am stage four and still learning to live with this disease. I am currently...
Just wanted to say Hi. Am male, 53, got a bowel cancer diagnosis 6 days ago and feeling a bit lost. I know there is a rough time ahead. I live alone and feel I am quite independent, but this has knocked me and I know I will need advice and support....
Please can anyone help me? My oncologist at the Christie has mentioned I could have Sirt treatment but I would have to fund it myself. Does anyone know how much it costs and did it work for them.. I'm currently inoperable, but my 10 liver mets have shrunk...
