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Has anyone had really smelly gas after breaking wind and what can help with that any good ideas are appreciated
I began chemo on 12/29/21. What is the best advice for the week off of pills after taking them for 14 days and before I begin my next treatment? Thank you
I am having the above surgery in two weeks. Any advice would be welcome. I’m obviously anxious about the procedure and living with a permanent colostomy but if it’s going to save my life then that’s what I have to do. Thank you
Having tests to see if I'm diabetic, my treatment may be coursing it !!!! Sugars are up and down like a yoyo. Not to worried, (I think) as I'm told its treatable. Am watching my diet and being more active. Don't really need it. Moan over X
Here's the thing ... three months after having my Stoma reversed, I have had weeks long glimmers of hope. But other than that I have to wear protection pants and eating normally can still cause a lot of problems. Someone please tell me this is normal...
In September I received a Bowel cancer test kit which I did and returned it.I then got a letter saying further tests were needed anda colonoscopy was suggested.I rang up to arrange a appointment for the colonoscopy and when I did I said I was taking blood...
Hi All just looking for a bit of support as struggling today. Following CT and 2 MRI scans should have had an appointment with consultant surgeon on Tuesday but this has now been postponed till next Friday due to staff shortages at the hospital and the...
Hi everyone. My wife and I met with her surgeon today to discuss, what we thought, the surgery to her bowel and liver however, he informed us that her latest scan had showed that it has now spread to her right lung which has left us totally devastated...
After a phone call and being told my cancer has spread to my liver I was told possible surgery might help with constant toilet trips. I was told I would get a phone call about that possibility. Today I got an appointment letter for the 8th March so...
During my consultation on Thursday. I was told the if my Tumour shrinks they will operate to remove it. However, due to its location, he said I might end up with a permanent stoma. I'm petrified of this. I keep reading that these are visible through clothes...
