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Hello, I'm 52 years old and I still can't believe it but I have to accept the reality. I've been diagnosed with T2N1 colon cancer and I'm waiting for chemotherapy. I'm very disappointed because I first went to the GP in 2023 and they said my stool...
I have just got my report from the histology of my colon tumour. 17 lymph nodes checked and zero affected which is amazing. But it has spread, but only just, into the third layer of my colon which makes me borderline for chemo. I am speaking to an Oncologist...
Qfit of 56 and Calprotectin 268 has anyone else had these results. I have my colonoscopy on Thursday. Really worried gp started initially suspect IBD but seen a different gp who mentioned colorectal cancer. Can anyone put my mind at ease please.
How long is the typical waiting time for a CT scan post identification of bowel cancer from a colonoscopy)? Is there any merit in going private to speed up the scan bit of the process, even if want treatment on the NHS? I am happy to self fund a scan...
My husband had stage 3 bowel cancer and had surgery to remove the tumour then 6 rounds folfox. He has bad neuropathy and had quite a few bad side effects. 6 months later he had a liver metatasis which he’s had a liver resection in February. Hes been...
My dad is 72 and has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer which is a tumour located at the junction between his lower colon (sigmoid). The colon doctors have said they are not operating and will only fit a stent if he starts to have issues...
My Mum is really struggling with Capox today, just on her 3rd cycle, fingers crossed just having a bad day today.. She had right hemicolectomy stage 3, one node out of 15 had cancer so offered 6 month Chemo. She is feeling like she wants to stop the...
Hi gang, I'm currently on a Stage 4 monitoring programme, following 2 surgeries and some quite intense chemo after my bowel cancer diagnosis. Surgery in November 2024 was my last active treatment, but since then, I seem to get vertigo if I get a cold...
My husband is going into hospital in the next couple days for his colostomy and removal of a cancerous tumour. We have read that people have cut up puppy training pads into squares to use along side the bag . But we don’t understand what the concept is...
Hi I am just about to finish my 4th and last round of Capox. I am finding some of my symptoms are getting worse. I have been having some pain in my left side, going to the toilet at least 4 times a day with greater urgency than before. Could this be...
