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I’ve got no one to talk to, my colorectal nurse is not getting back to me and I don’t think I can wait until my follow up apt Wednesday to get some answers, found a letter on my patient access yes some of it I get but some of it I don’t, if anyone knows...
So today I had my first Oxaliplatin infusion, had a panic attack on entering the reception but I soon got through it, it was quite a long apt but don’t think my next one will be as long, plus it will be starting earlier in the morning which will be a...
Pinched from the BCUK site but thought it might be helpful? community.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/.../23375-how-to-manage-peripheral-neuropathy-recording-now-available-to-watch
Hi I'm new to this group but feel it may benefit me enormously if someone has experienced what I'm currently going through. Back in 2016 I had an operation called laparoscopic high anterior resection to remove part of my colon due to cancer. This...
Hello, I had an ileorectal anastomosis five weeks ago. I know it’s early days is there anyone who’s had this surgery and has any advice for a good recovery? thank you.
Hi everyone. As some on here already know, my wife had her surgeries for her bowel and liver cancers in March. She hasn't had the best of experiences and isn't really coping at all. Anyway, we went up to see the stoma nurse on Thursday and she said...
Hi guys, I finished my chemo in May this year and during treatment I had neuropathy in my feet and hands. post treatment I have the most excruciating ankle pains and my fingers hurt. Has anyone had similar experiences? If so , what has helped? ...
So, was at the hospital with Jay today for his follow up appointment with his surgeon who he didn't see but one of her registrars. He's been fine while on this treatment (Capox) but now I'm starting to worry again because they took blood from him today...
Hi new to this group. thought I would pop on and see if I can make some sort of sense out of my chemo journey xxx
court this one is for you. Thank you for doing this, for all of us.xx
