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My results from bloods were ok. Everthing normal there. Then thr oncologist said there was a very small something in my liver, tiny. But said the PET team wouldn’t commit to what it was. So getting an MRI soon to check it out. He said it might be a cyst...
Hi all. My mom has her tumour biopsy results on Tuesday so starting to worry now. Is it likely she'll need extra treatment?
Hello Story so far is that I was diagnosed stage 3 rectumn cancer. Treatment so far over 6 months and 12 rounds of chemotherapy at half dose. I had a 6 week break over Christmas and New year so I could have a PET scan. Now I have been told tumour is...
Hi all, I have recently been diagnosed with Bowel Cancer and am due my Op on 18th Feb. I have been told what may happen but I am more scared of this than i was of the IRA when i was in the forces. I am 67 years old and a tad over weight but out walking...
Had my first of every 2 weeks chemotherapy come home feel learthgic and Sharkey could that be the steroids don't feel sick just I can't be bothered to do anythithing and it's only the first lot any advice be appreciated
Has anyone been on oxaliplatin mdG
Hello everyone, hope you’re all having the best possible day and the sun is shining where you are. My neutrophils were 2.1 one month post chemo. Now 3 months post chemo they have dropped to 1.7, has this happened to anyone else? My CNS and oncologist...
Hello hope you are all copeing I've been to see my surgeon today about iliostany reversal had scans done thay have said my splinter muscles are weak and if I have the operation I could be incontinence can I strengthen these muscles I so want the reversal...
Seems so cruel this rule, my friend has been told she’s no for resuscitation then left to ring her family as no visitors allowed. She’s been waiting in hospital 4 days for a paracentesis when she has so little time left to be with her family. We are all...
Has anyone had symptoms on there first chemotherapy iv had slight shakes and a bit of sickness and belly pain
