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So Tony discharged home today following his liver resection..he is doing well but feeling a bit flat I think and rather overwhelmed ..I think seeing liver metatases on his discharge letter has dented him a bit as well..we have only referred to it as the...
Hello, I was taken in for a rapid colostomy about fifteen months ago. The tumour found in my rectum had mestasised to my liver. It was left in situ and a stoma was formed. Ever since my colostomy I've been plagued by mucus rectal output. Occasionally...
Good morning friends, I have a few questions hopefully one of you can answer. It would be so appreciated. 1. Is 6 months a long time to be on chemo does anybody know what a general amount of time is? 2. I am getting a port is that a good thing?...
Hello, I am new to the forum. I was diagnosed with stage T4b bowel cancer and have already completed oral capecitabine and radiotherapy and am now undergoing IV chemotherapy (folfox). I have just had a consult with a specialist surgeon who advised me...
Just diagnosed with bowel cancer of the ascending colon near the hepatic flexure. Surgery on Tuesday, 7/26...just kinda in awe of al that needs to be done and doing it all, but still in shock. Giving my all to the preop, testing, etc...but anyone else...
Just wondered if anyone here is on the Star Trek treatment trial?
in the first few weeks, I feel like I have been on an emotional roller coaster as I am writing this I am crying. I feel nauseous, it seems like every hour is a different emotion during the day , I feel like I am fighting minute by minute just to stay...
I recently had a colonoscopy as a result of getting a home testing kit through the post as I am just over 60. I was shocked that they have discovered a tumour. I was not expecting this news and although I have been referred to the appropriate services...
bowel cancer
Hi have been diagnosed with Bowel Cancer, I was expecting to be told what stage the Cancer is at and given a full treatment plan this week, However at a consultation on Wednesday they have not staged the Cancer due to an anomaly that can't be explained...
