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Just joined the group. Diagnosed last Jan, started chemo in March, having 12th session this week. It has been up and down, good and bad. Thought it was about time to join and share experiences.
Hi there After 6 months plus of having bowel problems (bloating, stomach pains, really lose stools, going loo 2,3 sometimes 4 times a day & never feeling like I’ve emptied my bowels properly. Leaking and having accidents) I finally rang my gp. Was sent...
Hi I had my tumour removed in January this year in my large bowel. Had precautionary chemo from March-June. I was T3. I can’t stop thinking it will come back. I have a young family. I’m 38. I’m due to have my bloods checked in December and scan in January...
Hi all, Had my first round of capox on Tuesday. All I can say is, that it isn’t for me. I was in hospital with chemo burn yesterday (Friday) all the way over my arms & chest. The feeling of nausea, the pain from the Oxy IV & everything that goes with...
Can I connect with someone who has refused Surgery for Colon Cancer
I’m on Xerox/Capox, in my first of eight cycles of chemotherapy. I have been having tightness in the chest (besides strange tingling in hands and feet) and a few days ago I fainted. I was taken into hospital for heart tests (all results pretty much fine...
Hello, Alexander, male, 35 years old, 2 children (ages 3 & 2). Diagnosed with Stage 2 bowel cancer in May 2021. Surgery in December 2021 resulting in permanent stoma. I don't have a lot of experience using forums but I know I am at a stage in my...
Hi Guys, Im still waiting for an apt to start my chemo and with the wound still open I don’t think I’m going to get one any time soon, had surgery JULY 14th advised low residue diet right after which I done but now more recently I’m slipping back in...
Hubby has had a colonoscopy and we are waiting for results although on report it says 30mm tumour probably malignant. He is 78 years old and has various other health problems including insulin treated type 2 diabetes, atrial fibrillation, he has had several...
