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Hi, I'm new to the group. My husband was diagnosed with colo/rectal cancer 6 years ago. He had lots removed and ended up with a permanent stoma, since has developed a huge hernia, but I digress ... they discovered he had secondaries in his lungs, apparently...
Hi My husband has recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer which has spread to his liver and they thought stomach. A PET scan was arrange to check if the stomach had been affected or not the results were not what we expected as the stomach was ok but...
So it appears my worries which I spoke about on my last post proved correct. We had an appointment today to discuss results of colonoscopy. The consultant confirmed small cancer in his bowel but due to his other problems he does not think an op is an...
I'm going for my picc line today feeling overwhelming thought I was done with all that but no boarding that train again. I'm having my first chemo on Friday folfori I have no idea whats inshore this time but I need to get through 6. I've noticed people...
Hello everybody, I haven’t been on for a while and hope that you all have been coping in this hot hot hot weather. yesterday I saw my oncologist after finishing my last lot of Folfox. When I walked in to see her she had a big smile on her face, albeit...
Hi all , I had an appointment with my consultant today , not good news I’ve been told my rectal tumour is stage 4 after previously being told it wasn’t ! My chemo and radiotherapy will be delayed as I need to have a stoma as a matter of urgency (within...
Hi Everyone!! This is nothing much to do with cancer but just might be. Is anyone who comes on here superstitious?? I ask this because something really strange happened to us when we were at the caravan last weekend. As it was quite warm we sat with...
Hi, firstly I thank everybody who has supported me through this period of not knowing what to expect, after being seen by the Manchester consultant, who told me before the sigmoidoscopy that he wouldn't be able to to the op locally in a TEMS procedure...
Just been told I have cancer in the lower rectum and bowel area. It’s a complete shock to me and my wife - a hammer blow. Was informed that I will get scans and other treatment to decide next steps. How on earth do I digest this! I would appreciate your...
Hi I had bowel resection 9 months ago when I eat vegetables it goes right through me ,does anyone else have this problem .is it best to eatlow fibre Thank you
