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Hi. I have recently been diagnosed, finding things quite overwhelming. Had a call yesterday and my surgery is scheduled for the 21st.
Hi I am currently waiting for an appointment for a colonoscopy. I was quite shocked to learn that if I test positive for covid before then I will have to wait 90 days for the procedure. Is this standard practice ? thanks
Can anyone tell me if theyv lost there voice or has it been squeeky
Has anyone had the use of immunotherapy how did they do
I was told I had sigmoid bowel cancer middle December through routine screening I am 64 it was first kit I had been sent to the nurses surprise . 2cm tumour .I am feeling alone though I have big family who are behind me 100% had CT scan last Thursday...
Has anyone had immunotherapy and how the find it
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer on Friday following a colonoscopy. This was picked up by the bowel screening programme. Now waiting for a date for scans and then surgery, worried about delays due to Covid.
I’m now on round 5 of 6 Folfox .Side effects are building up and I am suffering from a terrible taste in mouth which taints anything I drink.This is worst after about days4-9 of the 2 week cycle.Appetite not really affected but I can only enjoy meals...
Hello all, I am new to this as you can probably tell! Am just nearing the end of 5 weeks chemoradiation for rectal cancer. Have been very lucky regarding side effects, with only radiation dermatitis causing me any problems. Have now been offered a...
I've been thinking about things lately and if you have a clear scan,been through chemo and are two years post cancer then to he told its back in your lungs or liver how does this happen if its all gone no sign then bang its back ? This isn't me and...
