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Still suffering from fatigued, 2 months after traetment stopped. Whats worse is the memories I cant shake after the operation. Terrible pain for 4 days. Still in my mind. Cant forget
So after being told ned after Hartman's the 6 month scan in July showed liver metastases. MRI found only one lump and after more tests they finally intend to operate on Thursday. Feeling apprehensive.
So, at the oncology appointment with Jay today and his 4th Chemo cycle starts tomorrow. Up with the larks again as it's an early one 8.30a.m. but he likes that being a morning person. Saw the head oncologist today and he seems quite pleased with Jay's...
Does anyone here know if it's safe to carry on with exercise while having cancer? I re started my weight lifting at the beginning of May. I found the blood in my poo and thought it was because I'd overdone it, too much too soon, I had stopped lifting...
Hi new to the group was diagnosis with rectal cancer last year had surgery in June following chemotherapy tablets and radiotherapy this year ending with a permanent colostomy now having 3 sessions of infusion and chemotherapy tablets will be on my last...
Hello all, had colonoscopy on Saturday that showed a polyp that looks cancerous. Biopsies taken. Having CT scan this Saturday. Am absolutely terrified
Hello I'm new here, last 13th of october i had a colonoscopy and sad to say i have a 5cm tumour bleeding, i don't have abdominal pain and i can still eat and not totally lost of appetite, tommorow is my schedule for MRI and ct scan on monday.. im from...
I had the following operation on 27th September 2022. extensive adhesiolysis, posterior exanteration including subtotal vaginectomy, reversal of loop ileostomy, appendicectomy, full hysterectomy, end colostomy and V-Y gluetal flap I had a catheter...
Hello! i wish I could say it’s good to be here! Cushion advice - does anyone have any recommendation? We are pre surgery and just about to embark on the whole radiotherapy and chemotherapy. My partner is uncomfortable when it sitting, which puts...
Hello Everyone! Just on here because I'm having a bit of a wobbly day again. So sorry if this is annoying to some of you but I just need somewhere to go and pour my heart out. I came on at the beginning of the week a feeling a bit upbeat as the GP...
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