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I had 4 doses over 2 days then had a heart attack. Obviously not taking the pills but are there options to treat EMVI?
Hi, I’m 10 weeks post surgery for a bowel resection and I have recently passed mucas. I don’t have a stoma and whilst my bowels have been a little unsettled nothing unusual and no other symptoms or signs of concern. This has so far only happened a couple...
Hi all, well this is a message I never thought I'd write. I went in for a Colonoscopy Monday after doing a stool test myself privately and it coming back abnormal. Straight away I was told they had seen what they thought was Cancer and it was confirmed...
So, I phoned the hospital today after getting a `Saturday Letter` as I call them (the ones that come to f**k up your weekend) as Jay's (James) appointment for his what we now know as pre-assessment appointment got put back from the 11th August until the...
It’s summer time and the Scottish Schools are out in some areas ! Looking forward to seeing all your summer projects /activities big or small . It matters when navigating treatment and recovery . Have a good day . Court
I went to see my consultant surgeon today and he delivered the news that its spread to three places I have a deep lymph node in my tummy I have a spot on my liver and one in my pelvis low down apparently,. To say I'm distraught is an understatement...
My husband of less than a year recently had a major surgery for colon cancer. He was sent home with transparent stoma bags. He insists on lying around in his dressing gown with the bag in full sight and when it has output in it which I find repulsive...
Advice please…Does anyone know what a malignant ulcerative tumor is.. is it cancer and can it be treated? Is it rare? Just read it on the form from the sigmoidoscopy specialist notes I have this . Thank you
Hello i was rushed into hospital last September and it transpired I had Bowel Cancer my CEA reading was 11 the tumour was at least 4 years old and 40 mm in diameter the tumour was successfully removed along with 17 Lymph Nodes which were all clear I have...
So I’ve had my results and it’s not good , the tumour I’ve have in my colon is large and aggressive , it has invaded my uterus and cervix . I have been referred to the Christie for treatment which will involve chemo , radiation to shrink the tumour enough...
