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Wondering if anyone else has been diagnosed with small bowel cancer having had no symptoms until total blockage. Also, how are you managing with the Capox. They are hoping I can do 8 cycles.
Hello Everyone My husband is on his second round of irinotecan and is experiencing bad mouth ulcers a week after treatment. He didn't have this problem the first time round but it has happened a few times now and he is struggling to deal with it. Every...
Hi had anyone dyed their hair while on capox treatment? Thanks
Hi, I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer in September 21. It’s really low down and facing having a permanent stoma. I’ve had 6 rounds of folfox followed by 5 weeks radiotherapy and capecitibane (all manageable). I’m really anxious about the surgery...
The above programme on BBC2 tomorrow evening is showing someone with bowel cancer according to the Radio Times.
Hi everyone Unfortunately, my hubby is now stage 4, after being NED from 3C Rectal, for just over a year. He now has a 13cm mass in the lower right lobe of his Liver. The surgeons wants him to have Chemo, to shrink the tumour, before they will do surgery...
Hi to all of you brave people. I've only just joined and already feel the pisitive support you all share out! I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Anal cancer on 15/09/2021 After being on the waiting list since January for hemmeroids for a Face-to-face app...
Hi All its been a while since I last posted. Unfortunately the last lot of chemo hasn’t worked, Folfori. So in reality it means I’ve not had working treatment for a year. I’m meant to be going back onto Folfox, which if I’m honest with myself I’m really...
Hi well i have stage 4 rectal cancer spread to lungs and on only 2 sessions of chemo every 2 weeks . had hard time on first one with too much toilet and lost 12 ish lbs in 2 weeks. I have to be on no fibre or fruit diet. Now suffering with what feels...
Hi I was diagnosed on December 24th 2021 with bowel cancer and I have just finished my radiotherapy therapy and I have had a few side affects,which made me quite miserable but I know it will pass.I start my chemotherapy in a few weeks and then surgery...
