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Hi everyone, Just a quick question .Does anyone know the chances of being able to get colostomy reversed if my mum has 5 weeks of radiotherapy for her anal cancer?.I asked the oncologist today but she was unsure . Thanks Debbie
My mum went into hospital yesterday for an infusion and tomorrow starts cape. I am very scared and apprehensive about the possible side effects. Any words of advice do’s and don’ts to help us through the next 4 cycles
Hello All You may remember me posting awhile back about my mother who had been diagnosed with bowel cancer which had spread to the liver. The chemo course she was offered was fairly encouraging - 3 months of a 'mild' chemo and if no success then they...
Just trying to get some feedback if you’ve been down this route. Possible side effects DO NOT appear to include Throat Spasms if you drink cold drinks/inhale cold air. Plus Tingling/Numb hands & feet. These feature in the possible side effects of the...
Not sure if this is for me, haven’t shared with anyone yet. Diagnosed in 2018 with bowel cancer, no evidence of spread & nodes clear at that time. Had surgery followed by 8 cycles of chemo then told all clear. Became unwell in October 2020 & found to...
Hello, My name is Tony,i am the husband of Kim (I am 61 years old and Kim is 59 ) She has just been diagnosed with bowel and lung cancer....We have been together for 36 years and are like one person...I rely on my wife so much as I have emphysema and...
Has anyone had to wait 2 weeks for chemotherapy because of low bloods
Hi everyone hope your all ok I'm finally starting my chemotherapy on Friday 5th Nov yay fingers crossed I'm hoping someone can give me advice my birthday is on the 7th and iv got to granddaughters and my daughter who I like to see now and again but worried...
Hi folks, It's been a while since I have been on the discussion group. My colon cancer operation was successful, unfortunately, it had already went to my liver and lung. It was explain that because of where the tumours were in my liver that an operation...
Hi all Im currently in hospital just been diagnosed with bowel cancer and two spots on my liver i have to to a oncologist and specialist to discuss my treatment I’m terrified. It feels like I’ve been written of already and will be at least two...
