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Hi, I have been experiencing symptoms for a while especially bleeding after a bowel movement and tummy pain. Yesterday I had my colonoscopy, initially I felt content that nothing major was seen however after reading the report I am now feeling so anxious...
Hello all! I have been reading some of your posts, and I love the support and knowledge found here! Here's my story: Last week I had my routine colonoscopy with no polyps *but* a small mass found in the cecum. A biopsy was taken and here are the findings;...
Hi after being diagnosed with this cancer after having a colonoscopy in 2020, I met with the Surgeon and asked if it was operable. I was told No as this cancer usually spreads to the lungs and liver, He told me that because of this spread to lungs and...
Good evening everyone, sorry this is long. Things have been going quite smoothly with my brothers treatment until yesterday. He got some encouraging news on Tuesday with his ten second telephone review, he continues to respond well to chemo. He mentioned...
Hello everyone, I need to totally change my lifestyle as I go forward. I’m pretty sure my cancer is because I’m overweight, terrible diet and I smoke. I have no real idea about nutrition and I don’t like cooking. I was thinking about hiring a nutritionist...
hi ive been diagnosed with rectal cancer and the worry and fear is driving me mad has anyone out there got any advice for me Rog
My mil has colorectal cancer diagnosed 1.5 yrs bck. She is now in end of life care. Throwing up blood. How long can we expect her to live? She is in immense pain
Hi I hope I’m posting in the right place .. Here goes ..I need advice ..smelly awful stinky chemo wind :( I don’t know how to get rid of it ..any advice or suggestions for tablets I could get ? I don’t like peppermint tea ..sorry for late night post ...
Told three weeks ago that I have Bowell cancer .Got appt next Tuesday to discuss treatment
Next week is my second go at this. Then chemo after. The surgeon told me he wants to hit it aggressively with chemo afterwards. The nurse told me that it is good news as he means to get rid of the cancer. The professor also said he has operated on a lady...
