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Hi Everyone. I was just wondering what people's advice is re what foods/drinks they should avoid once they have had their stoma bag fitted. I know there is advice out there re the subject but I would like to hear people's own personal experiences as they...
Hello, I finished only 2 cycles of capecitabine 5 1/2 weeks ago but still experiencing some side affects. Does anyone have any advice to help my sore cracked lips as they are not healing. Does anyone know how long do these affects go on for or is it...
I am a nurse, and was working in colorectal surgery for 10 years. I was diagnosed with rectal cancer 2 days ago…. Lots of stuff ahead before they decide what to do. I am in the same position as everyone else here even though I guess I know more from my...
Hello, I was diagnosed on the 6th of Jan. Spoken about treatment meet my doctor and nurses. I'm 34 and married 4 beautiful kids I feel numb Treatment plane in place just waiting for the calles to see the chemo nurses and radiotherapy nurses in...
I had a partial colostomy 33 years ago and have done well really but am now being treated with chemo for breast cancer and have diarrhoea which I believe is a (very nasty side effect!) have been told to take imodium and am wondering if anyone else who...
Hi everyone I'm circa 8 weeks post ileostomy reversal operation after my bowel cancer diagnosis and bowel resection procedures in August 2021. I am now suffering from LARS, on average visiting the toilet 12-15 times per day in clusters of 3-5 hours...
Hi, my brother in law was diagnosed with colon cancer 6 months ago with mets to liver and peritoneum. He just finished his 12 round of chemo. Although masses are shrinking, not at a huge rate. He has started having pan in his hip and into his groin. excruciating...
I'm totally fed up now my depression is getting bad I'm on antidepressants iv had diorea for a will now and terrible cramps like a bad stitch iv taken imodium not working has anyone on here had the same problem I need some tidy advice thank you
Having posted on other groups it was suggested that I should join this group as I was diagnosed with Rectal Cancer about 9 months ago. I have had chemo and radiography for five weeks and scans of different types with far to many blood tests for my liking...
Just joined the stage 4 bowel to bone (spine/pelvis) gang. Not sure how many members in this gang as I believe its quite 'rare'. Looking to share experiences etc so we can all be better informed and get a better quality of life, (maybe even some support...
