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Hi, I was diagnosed in September 2021 with bowel cancer, and had surgery in November 2021 to remove an adenocarcinoma. 11/33 lymph nodes positive so I am part way through a course of adjuvant chemotherapy (3/12 cycles). I awoke from 7.5 hours of surgery...
After a hell of 6 days at hospital today I’m going home without my little bastard (my stoma). now recovery and hopefully in 6 weeks time I’ll be enjoying a salad without rushing to the toilet. Thanks and good luck to all of you, it’s hard but it’s...
Hi Gang, I was diagnosed on Tuesday and spent the rest of the week having tests to confirm it hasn't spread, woo hoo! I'm being told the likelihood is I'll need surgery plus chemo. I haven't yet told my work (I work for a large food manufacturer...
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Saw the consultant a couple of days ago, he said very little but I have a 2 week referral for a CT scan. Have been having a range of symptoms for the last few weeks; bloating, diarrhoea, cramping and dull ache on left side. This is why l am still awake...
Hi folks, I’m brand new on here and am hoping that you may be able to answer some questions I have. My Mum was diagnosed with colon cancer on Tuesday. She is 91 and should be going home tomorrow with a full support package from the end of life team. We...
I was diagnosed with small bowel obstruction July 2020. Underwent right laparoscopic hemicolectomy plus removal of 9 lymph glands. Small residual peritoneal disease/metastasis. Have been undergoing Chemo since then. With breaks. 3 month break before Christmas...
I'm new to this group and currently receiving treatment for stage 2 bowel cancer. it has been a steep learning curve and I can see that dealing with the drugs and side affects is my main concern apart from my family. Currently having problems with my...
Hi fellow travelers, Been a while since I’ve posted anything, I do fondly remember how needed and truly helpful this site was right after diagnosis and subsequent treatments. Nothing in my mind is more helpful than someone who’s been there- as opposed...
Having a bit of a stress day. Just received a copy of letter that has gone to GP which refers to me as having an invasive adenocarcinoma - it’s the term invasive that has me worried - is it usual for larger tumours (told mine is 3cm) to be classed as...
