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I have read lots about eating well for cancer, I have been told so much much I know seems whimsical and others dangerous. so where do I find out the truth or fiction the don’t eat at all list I have been told no carbs bread, potatoes, pasta, no...
Hi there...where to begin. Currently in the most dreadful of situations, the waiting game and in huge limbo. Our mum (aged 71) was diagnosed a week ago with advanced cancer of the bowel, which has spread to her liver, abdomen wall and lymph nodes. We...
Hi, I have just started Capecitabine tablets 2000mg twice a day, and was wondering how soon do side effects start? Thank you
I am a 34 year old woman who has had to have a bowel resection due to having cancer of the appendix. When the surgery operated they found that the tumour had ruptured so have to undertake a bowel resection. People Say i am lucky.... After a weeks...
Hi Everyone. I have joined today. My story is - I was referred to my local hospital in South Wales for a colonoscopy following a routine blood test in August 2021 where it was found my iron levels were low - I had no other symptoms apart from feeling...
Hello. I was diagnosed with caecal cancer two months ago. I was scheduled for surgery on April 21st but unfortunately my covid swab was positive. Now I'm waiting for another date and feel so anxious and frustrated. I'm sure there are lots of people out...
Hi, called the doctors today for test results, blood and poo tests have came back clear. Had anyone else had this but gone on to find out there was something there? Cx
My husband has been given Pliazon to try for skin problems and I wonder if any one had used it? His face started bleeding from his pores this morning, like acne? Thank you
Hi Everyone, I had my op 6 weeks ago, tumour and lymph nodes removed. I am due to start chemotherapy in May. Apart from all the usual anxiety, crying and worries about this process, I have a vanity issue. Is it standard to loss all your hair with this...
Hi everyone, I’m a 44 year old mum of 4 and I was recently diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. I will be starting 6 cycles of Folfox chemo shortly. A friend suggested that I plan to give myself a treat at each of the 6 cycles. So, whilst I’m slightly...
