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Hi has anyone ha same problems has me had bad pain in my abdomen and terrible heartburn
Hi all New to the group, I first had bowel cancer in 2013, Stage 2, I had an extended right hemicolectomy and no chemo, all clear after 5 years, I also had Diverticular disease. Fast forward to Oct 2020 I started getting increased pain (Twinges really...
Haven't been on in a while my pesky scar line is playing up there's a small area pin head size that won't heal I'm having it dressed it's very frustrating! My hair has gone awful I finished chemo in July last year it went thin and hadn't really recovered...
Hi all, I have just arrived home after having a tumour removed from my bowel. I too had a colonoscopy and an MRI scan after producing a sample for investigation. I was told after the colonoscopy that there was definitely a tumour in my bowel, approx...
Next week I have to tell my surgeon whether to proceed with removing my stoma. This will require extensive reconstructive surgery, it is not a simple reversal. The main issue is that I have an anus but no rectum. The risk of permanent faecal incontinence...
Can anyone tell me what information we can expect to get at a first appointment with a respiratory consultant. My mum has been diagnosed with a secondary cancer in her lungs. The primary source has still to be located. Although her gp and other medical...
Just had a phonecall to arrange appointment with colerectal surgeon on Tuesday 15th. Was wondering if this means it will be surgery first. The person I spoke to had no further info, just the appointment date. Already had colonoscopy and ct and mri scans...
Had my results meeting with surgeon today. Having a LAR on 23 Feb - no radiotherapy required before but will require a temp Stoma - which although from reading others’ experiences was half expecting just need to get my head round. The more worrying...
I'm new here just saying hi. My Mum has inoperable bowel cancer and has been fitted with a stoma. It's such a shock as she was well 6 weeks ago. She will be advised in the next ten days if palliative chemotherapy is available. I sleep, then wake and...
I am waiting for results of my biopsies and scans, had colonoscopy last Monday. Today I have had on and off cramping pains and some blood. Could this be because of colonoscopy. I am getting paranoid about every little pain that probably I would have normally...
