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Prep starts tomorrow afternoon and then continues Friday at 6am. Colonoscopy at 2.30. I'm trying to convince myself its just a haemorrhoid that I know is in my colon. But I can't get away from the pain in my rectum or the tiny stools I pass. God only...
I'm gutted! Had to postpone my op next week due to being on antibiotics for an enlarged parotid gland, it has been rescheduled for the following week so the anxiety continues for a little longer, thought the little blighter would be gone this time next...
Research has been going on for MSS patients with Immunotherapy with a larger study coming soon ! For another subgroup this could be a good option . Seems to be one subgroup at a time but it’s encouraging ! Court
Hello all, I pop in from time to time had an appointment with my consultant last week all was good last scan was clear and I'm due another CEA blood test which I booked for 27th June first available appointment! So I'm keeping my fingers crossed for...
Hi I’m new to the group just after some advise, i had stage 3 bowel cancer just finished my chemo just wondering what happens next does it mean that i’m now cancer free, also have stoma bag which is going to be reversed just wondering about the next...
Hi All, I have just started 4 cycles of Capox after LAR surgery. I was wondering, does it matter how loose the stoma output is as long as your urine is pretty clear? Half an hour after the Cap tablets, my output is completely liquid - then it firms...
Wow. I'd heard that chemotherapy could be tough but nothing prepared me for how much it would impact daily life. Diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer just before Christmas. First step was an operation for a stoma. That went well, recovery was quick...
Just wanted to pop in and say RIP Dame Deborah James Bowelbabe What an inspirational woman for all us bowel cancer warriors she just gave so much positivity and hope to us all. Rebellious Hope
Hi I'm new to this group. Diagnosed 3 weeks ago with bowel cancer. Had to wait 10days for MDT meeting to discuss MRI & CT results. Tumour is early stage and confined to bowel only. I got a telephone call to say that I would need surgery only at this...
Hi everyone , I don’t know if this is right place to ask this ?? since March 25th I’m officially NED , it’s been a very strange feeling.. as not lot of support, I got see you in 3 months your cancer is gone .. go bk on Friday for check up , don’t know...
