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Hello all, Can someone please enlighten me as to how many different treatment options there are as Google isn't helping much... My mum's treatment has showed signs of stopping working for stage 4 bowel cancer but I'm just wondering how many other options...
Hi I am 6 months post op but my bowel movements are still all over the place. I have been recommended fibrogel by the nurse which has settled things down somewhat. Just wondered if anyone else has used it and for how long.
Hello, I've followed this group for about a year since my own diagnosis of stage IV bowel cancer with liver mets. It is a privilege to read people's contributions and share with you all. I am on chronic chemo and immunotherapy with palliative intent...
Hi there , very scary time at the moment. About three months ago I was found to have a large ovarian cyst which was suspected to be cancerous. This was removed alongside a complete hysterectomy about 5 weeks ago. The cyst was tested after removal and...
I was sent urgent referral for a colonoscopy due to a positive stool sample test and I was constantly in pain with my tummy after eating etc constantly having diarrhoea and blood with mucus I found t on Monday I had a tumour in my sigmoid rectum they...
HI Folks, the weekend started well, plucked up the courage to go out on Friday for the first time since getting my stoma and it went well with no dramas, skip to the next 2 days and i just cant get my bag to behave!!! I have had leaks through the night...
I had bowel cancer 7 years ago l struggled with a few problems but the last year has been awful and l do t k ow where ro turn for help with my symptoms
Having full body CT-PET scan today following MRI showing possible spread to liver. Can't find my original post (few days ago), but just wanted to say I'm really grateful to you - Court - and anyone who has responded. I've spent a couple of hours, this...
Hi Everyone! I've come on today with `some sort of good news`. Jay has been on medication for his diabetes -obviously! but they put him on an extra tablet to get his blood sugars regulated. He has been taking Metfromin and Forxiga for a while now...
Just seen oncologist with husband who has had chemo, radiotherapy and operations on bowel and liver over last two years for bowel tumour which had spread to lungs. He has an ileostomy as part of the process. He has developed more bowel secondaries in...
