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Hi guys, I have a quick question, what happens after Chemo finishes? I have a CT scan and then three weeks late a consultant appointment? Do they give results then if I’m clear? What should I do to prepare for scan and consultation? Just a quick background...
Guys I have surgery tomorrow morning and for the past few days I’ve had a sore well not super sore phlegmy throat, you know when you cough to try and clear it well I can’t seem to clear mine, I’ve got no other symptoms and I don’t have covid, I did go...
Hi all I had surgery to remove a large type 2 colon tumour (Pt4b) 9 weeks ago. The surgeons did a Hartman’s procedure and also a full hysterectomy as the tumour had gone through the bowel wall and was onto the uterus. I am in my early 70s - previously...
11th May I had the operation and now at home in recovery. Is it normal to feel tired all the time? I am 68 years old and usually an active person but it has been 8 weeks today and I still feel weak and sleepy.
Hi, Im on my second round of chemo after my tumour was removed and they fitted a picc line. The first cycle was great,a little bit of sickness for a day or two and that was it! Just had my second cycle and had constipation and am feeling as bad as...
Hello, I’m new to the group. Diagnosed with 4cm rectal tumour in April, local lymph node involvement. I’ve had week of radiotherapy, which has caused significant side effects. 4 x 3 week cycles of chemo due to start 18/7. Just wondering if anyone is going...
I thought after I have finished my radiotherapy and obviously if I feel ok I thought I Would treat myself to a spa day. Is it ok for steam room saunas and swimming after radiotherapy
Hi everyone, Sorry for the long subject title! I know I’m probably being ridiculous but I’m really into my HIIT workouts and on track to my target weight and body etc… I’ve now found out I have rectal cancer and open surgery is scheduled for 27th July...
Hello all I’m new here my Dads been recently diagnosed with bowel cancer and unfortunately already spread to the lining of his omentum (stomach lining) The prognosis is inoperable and incurable he started chemo last Thursday FOLFIRI treatment. He...
So fingers crossed my hubby goes in for his liver resection on 18th to remove the solitary met on his liver..the surgeon said they aim to remove 10% via open surgery so quite major...he will be in ICU initially and then in hospital for possibly another...
