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Hi I have recently been told I have bowel cancer stage 1 in sigmoid and I am booked for high anterior resection on 24/1/22. I feel numb and am just trying to keep focused on getting the operation and being cancer free.
I have a colostomy and permanent stoma and have been using a convex 1 piece Welland closed pouch for a number of years. My stoma is partially recessed. I haven't really had any issues with using this pouch. I received a mail shot from Convatec mentioning...
Went to see consultant 2 days ago came in the room first of all she said there's nothing they can do thene she mentioned radiotherapy so I said yes I'll have a go they were going to do that before chemotherapy they said there's risks with radiotherapy...
Hello, first time on this forum and not even sure if it’s meant for me? My partner is having palliative care for colon cancer plus 6 months ago he was diagnosed with oral cancer (tongue) Has recently finished radiotherapy and continues with chemo for...
Hi, hope you’re all well. My godmother is 67 and she got diagnosed with stage III sigmoid cancer in 2020. Robotic sigmoidectomy was done in 9/2020 and she started Xelox chemo in 12/2020. But she only had 4 x Xelox and then it had to stop due to acute...
Hi have a real scare have had bleeding from bottom doctor has found a lump on bottom. I had colonoscopy ,4 years ago it was clear and poo test in July it was clear. The doctor is sending me for CT scans and colonoscopy I am very worried. Have has be as...
I wrote on here 4 months ago with ongoing problems bowel pain and change in bowel movements , fit test was normal , doctor said could be ibs or thyroid so I left it , now last 2 months of ringing doctors cause I have been having stomach pain and bloatness...
Hey everybody. My mom recently diagnosed stage IV bowel with liver metastasis and now in her bone. I’m unsure where in her bone. Has anyone had any experience with this or NED? She is yet to start treatment
Just saw my brilliant surgeon & while I got the good news that the 2 lesions in my liver have shrunk after 1 year of chemo, unfortunately there are 2 intra abdominal lesions that are causing concern. Previously had left hemicolectomy for large tumour...
Hi, I’m new to this so please bear with me! I had a colonoscopy on 2912/21 and was told I had cancer, it’s very low down, can feel it when going to the toilet and sitting down, so I’m assuming it’s rectal? I had an MRI on the 7/1/22 followed by a...
