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Hi everybody I’m struggling today I have had on and off bleeding for years which I put down to piles. In June I had a DVT which made the bleeding much worse. I finally went to the Drs in December and she found a rectal mass. The gp said the dvt was...
Hello, i am new on this forum. I am a family man aged 60, lawyer by profession. I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in 2019 was given radiotherapy and chemotherapy with 90% response. I refused surgery due to complications. Reoccurrence in 2020. scan recently...
I was lucky enough to be given the all clear in November following 2 yrs of treatment for colorectal cancer and secondary liver metastases. My question is has anyone on this forum ever experienced a 'funny smell' before they were diagnosed? I ask because...
I was lucky enough to be given the all clear in November following 2 yrs of treatment for colorectal cancer and secondary liver metastases. My question is has anyone on this forum ever experienced a 'funny smell' before they were diagnosed? I ask because...
Hi Everyone I had a bowel cancer removed nearly 2 years ago . A recent follow up pet scan has found 3 very small areas in my lungs which I have been told by the oncologist is spread from the bowel so rated it stage 4 . I have been told to have chemo...
Hi I’m new here. I was diagnosed October. I knew it was cancer. Don’t know why just had a feeling. When they told me I wasn’t shocked or surprised which I think threw the dr. I’ve been so strong and positive until now. I’m actually crying for the first...
Has anyone had loose stools and cholicky pain in the abdomenand what have they taken to ease the pain
Hello. Hoping to find answers and support on here. My mum was diagnosed with bowel cancer last month and 2 days before Xmas we saw the consultant about her options. Because of her age and other health issues an operation is a highly risky one. Therefore...
Hi been a while since I was on here, just feeling as if I need someone to talk to.... I had surgery on the 1st September to remove a tumour in my bowel, 6 weeks later was told by the consultant they had got it all, you can imagine my relief. I also have...
Hope those who are celebrating Christmas have a lovely time . Mum sends her love to all navigating treatment . And as ever we have a special place in our hearts to those no longer with us . Let’s hope 2022 brings more breakthroughs in cancer care...
