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Will they stop chemotherapy if you have dioreah
Hi all! My mom went for a colonoscopy a couple of weeks ago where they found a 35mm tumour and so had her ct scan friday. The dr seems to think they caught it early but we are worried any positive experience would be appreciated x
Has anyone suffered from dioreah before any treetment iv got it bad don't know what to do has anyone got advice
Hello everyone. I have joined this group in order to attempt to support my family. My sister has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. She has had surgery to remove some, but not all. We are awaiting a decision as to whether she can go forward with chemotherapy...
Hi guys, i've just joined the forum, this is my first post. My name is Ramsay, i'm from Scotland, and i had my op 6 weeks ago, and although it was a success, i still face the prospect of going through chemotherapy, it starts on the 17th of this month...
Hi All so after having right hemicolectomy 3 weeks and 2 days ago on 13/11/21 have spoke to oncologist today and commencing chemo ( all bloods being normal ) on 17/12/21 was planning on visiting my grandchildren and daughter the day after for weekend...
Hi everyone, well it’s been an eventful week or so for my stage 4 brother and I. He has had a few bumps in the road recently which has lead to delays in his treatment. The latest mishap was related to his port which had migrated out of the blood vessel...
Relief, went to see my GP today. Tested my urine and it’s an infection. So on a week of antiobiotics. I was thinking the worst. Thank you all so much for your kindness. You kept things good and positive xxx
Hi I’m new to the forum! Im 48, married with 3 teenage sons. I had a heart attack in Feb 2021 and had a stent fitted. During the procedure and investigations a problem occurred with my bowel which led to a diagnosis of bowel cancer. Iin Aug 2021...
Had my op on the 19th. They said I was hi risk and a challenge, just about everything you want to hear. Well I’ve had it. I’ve been very emotional and very tired. Love and kindness to everyone xx
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