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Hi I’ve recently had my operation to remove tumour. 5 days ago. I’m struggling with what to eat, I’ve been eating yoghurt, custard and sofft foods but I’m wondering if anyone has any advice on things to try.
Hello everyone. My husband had bowel cancer 6 years ago and he had the tumour removed , chemo and radiotherapy and was given the all clear . He went for his final check last month and his tumour markers were very high so he had a scan . They have detected...
We were all ready for my husband to have his peritoneal cancer operated using cryotherapy. Bucket of cold water time as a colonoscopy has thrown up a malignant polyp. The radiologist said poor outcome but we are waiting for the surgeon to see the biopsy...
Hi to anyone who has gone through similar to me and my friend "Eddie Stomart" After a shocking meeting with an Oncologist in December 2020 and a diagnosis of bowel cancer with death on the horizon, I had surgery the following February and M pleased...
Anyone tried self irrigation each day , it's been a game changer for me .
Hi Everyone! I've been on here talking about my husbands recent CT scan. We went to see his surgeon today and unfortunately its bad news. Excuse the language but the bastard has come back but this time it is in lining on his stomach just near his...
Hello All I have been being treated for Stage 2 Bowel Cancer since December last and am currently about half way through my cycles of treatment. Recent scan shows everything going well. I have just been diagnosed with a vascular problem in my left...
The cancer has spread to my liver so I need chemo before surgery to remove the tumour. Before that I need a stent to stop my bowel becoming blocked. There are 12 to 15 small lesions. I am waiting for an appointment with the oncologist & one for the...
Hi I just wondered if anyone can recommend a travel insurance company who provide cover for stage 4 cancer and still undergoing treatment? Thanks Mandy
Hi, I am recently diagnosed with Rectal Cancer. I have had CT, MRI and Rectal Ultrasound. I had my first consultation with a Surgeon on Thursday by telephone after he had been to a MDT meeting and he suggested that the tumour was T1/T2 and that he could...
