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Hi all, Just had a call from my colorectal nurse, she's heard from Southampton, they have agreed to see me to discuss options, leave the primary and get back on chemo or remove with risks, mine is close to the central nervous system so they will want...
After some positive stories and thoughts today after my appointment with my oncologist today and a change of treatment plan. (Diagnosed February 22) I have had a right hemi colectomy which was very successful. I was due to have CAPOX but my latest scan...
Hi , I am new to the group , I am feeling very scared as I have surgery booked for the 14th this month to remove the cancer I am so worried about how my hubby will cope with our two young girls
Hi, Today is my 4th day home after surgery & on & off for the best part of the day I’ve been having the urge to sit on the toilet which is impossible as those parts of my body ain’t there anymore. I’ve heard about this thing Phantom Rectum, doe anyone...
Hi all, it's a bit of a shock to the system to be looking into a potential life long illness, to then be told they found cancer. I have my first appt with colorectal MDT on Monday. Just wanting to connect with others really.
Hello all I've not worked since nov.18th, and my statutory sick pay with my employer ends in a couple of weeks. I would be grateful for any advice on my next step. Please note my savings are above the £16,000 threshold. thanks in advance.
Hello , I’m new here and tbh a bit lost of all that is happening. This is my story so far in the short form. After much investigation I was diagnosed with a NET on the tip of my appendix. I had this removed on 1/3 22. After being analysed it was found...
Hi I recently was in hospital for sickness and constipation , while I was there having various test, I was told my melanoma has spread to my small intestine, neck and various other places and the immunotherapy treatment had stopped working so I was given...
Bit of a long story but thought having a bit of back story might help with any answers . I was diagnosed with stage 3 sigmoid cancer and had a higher anterior resection last March . 1 lymph node showed cancer so I had chemo although this was cut short...
Hi I had surgery nearly 3 weeks ago to remove an 11cm tumour from my colon which went to the presacrel tissue. I believe they got it all but am still waiting for histology to come back. I have had an ileostomy which is temporary and I’m doing ok managing...
