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First of all hi not been on here in ages just a quick update on my journey august 2019 diagnosed t3n1m0 rectal cancer 5 weeks chemo/ radiotherapy got good results March 2020 op cancelled due covid nervous times and scary APR op 5 June permanent...
I was diagnosed many months ago with lower bowel cancer. I had a course of radio/chemotherapy (May/June time) which meant I had to take two chemo tablets in the morning then go to the hospital for radiotherapy, then when I got home two more chemo tablets...
I've had 5 sessions of chemo and still lots to go as I have to have chemo every 2 weeks for the rest of my life. I've had chemo before but didn't lose my hair. They warned me this time that I would and I thought I was prepared for it but now that it...
Hey Guys, So hair straightening I know in the booklet it says not to, avoid all heat appliances but does anyone still use their heat tools, I know my hair may thin, it may all fall out but on days where you have to go out and look presentable do you...
Hi Everyone! My husband Jay has just completed his 2nd cycle of chemotherapy (Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine). He said to me today that he was feeling tired but didn't feel tired if that makes sense. He says he just feels `bluegh` is the best way to...
HI everyone. I started Capecitabine capsules twice a day (4 pills in each dose) on Thursday. The pharmacist said to take within 30 minutes of food 12 hours apart. I read online that 10 to 12 hours is fine. But I also read that it is important to take...
Went to see my oncologist Thursday it was a good meeting said he's very pleased with me bloods are very good, liver function down to 46 from 72 kidney function normal CEA was 10 he said in aug after 1st round it dropped to 8.7 but it can spike on chemo...
Hi there I’m new to the group, I had my surgery a week ago and I’m now home, I still feel exhausted and in pain especially my back! I realise this is all new. But I don’t think I will ever get used to the stoma, I feel sick each time I have to change...
Went to have my sigmoidoscopy today to see if the radiotherapy had work. I am so thankful that there is no evidence of the cancer it’s been zapped. I have to go back in 8 weeks for another sigmoidoscopy and scan been a hard 6 months but have got there...
I had a meeting today and found out that my bowel cancer has spread to my liver and I’m at Stage 4. I’m due to see an oncologist soon and I am so frightened. Has anyone who has been in a similar situation had a good prognosis after chemo? I desperately...
