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Hi everyone I had my colonoscopy 8 days ago where 14 biopsies were taken. I am asking if anyone has any idea of when to expect my results. how long has anyone waited? the waiting is awful thanka
I had an anterior bowel resection in October 2021 for Stage 3 rectal cancer. Unfortunately I have a leak, sinus and worsening structure. Having endured 2 contrast enemas all the complications are still present. My options are limited to 2 choices - take...
Hi there, I'm shell shocked still and this all seems very surreal. Have had pain all down right side of my body for 5-7 yrs. They kept sending me for physio appts. Had a bone density scan and maybe some xrays during that time. Then recently I felt even...
I have on and off Chemo for the past 6 years. Just completed 6 sessions over 12 weeks. Two questions I have. Does anyone have pain in their legs and difficultly walking and do they have a sensation of something stuck in your throat. I am on Ceteximub...
In May after sigmoid surgery and chemo ( 12 rounds of Folfox) I was given the great news that my cancer had disappeared including small tumour on my liver. I was told I would be taken off treatment and they would scan me initially on a 3 monthly basis...
Hi everyone Im new here - my husband was diagnosed last month with rectal cancer which we were told hadn’t spread. forgive me I’m still learning all the correct terms, but basically he has a large 6cm tumour low down in his rectum . At consultation...
Hi I’m waiting to here from the hospital I have been advised I have recurrent bowel cancer. They mentioned biopsy possibly or and pet scan to grade the cancer. I’m worried they won’t go ve me any treatment was up all last night.
Guys, hospital rang me earlier today to tell me that during my surgery 43 lymph node’s were removed and 15 of them were cancerous so I now need to see the oncologist to discuss having chemotherapy as precautionary measure just in case there has been any...
Hi everyone. I’m still waiting for my scan results after hearing I had rectal cancer. im booked in for TEMs on 2nd September, hopefully this means they believe my tumour is small enough and early enough to be removed this way. if I do need further...
Hi. Can anyone give me some information on what a soft food diet is please. Foods to have and avoid. My boyfriend has just come out of hospital having had a bowel obstruction. Although he has opened his bowels (diarrhoea) they think he possibly still...
