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i. Have been having a hormone injection every three weeks for four years. Now I have been told the injection is no working, and that will have to start takings uniting. I have three tumours in my large bowel and one tumour near my kidney. I thought that...
Hi I had my high anterior resection yesterday currently. In hospital.was meant to be laparoscopic but ended up being cut open to get a clearer image of what they were doing. I was told that my tumour was more bulky then expected and was attached to my...
Hi all again sorry to have a moan again feeling has if I'm going backwards instead of forwards had transfusions on Friday went well then had a bleed on Saturday don't know what to think
Arrived early for my first radiotherapy session at Royal Marsden yesterday so popped into the Maggie's centre where I bumped into the wife of a former colleague. After minimal chat, she asked about my prognosis. I haven't asked that question yet and even...
Hi so I’ve been told drs will be meeting tomorrow to discuss my case . It’s been nearly four weeks of hell . Thankfully I found this group and honestly don’t think I would have managed without the support. So thank you . Another set back today . Cardiologist...
Was at hospital to get my line flushed today, and also had app to see Dr, i mentioned to him that my mouth was sore, and my back & face were red & blotchy, his reply was, thats good ,as it shows my 1st cycle is working, that made me feel a lot better...
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Hi, I'm not sure if anyone can help me? My mum was diagnosed with bowel cancer that have spread to her liver in January 2015, this year has been very difficult with scans, chemo and radiography. She finished her radiography mid August and responded will...
Evening all (well morning now)! What a day! I had my liver resection today, I was terrified to say the least but absolutely everyone here has been amazing, I am in awe. I spent 5 hours in recovery and then back to the ward. My surgeon said it went...
Evening, here I am yet again reaching out for support and guidance. My mum is on her 1st of 5 cycles for stage 3 colorectal cancer. We are just coming to the end of week one of medication. Last night she had to go to A&E as spiked a temp of 37.7. Our...
