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Hello all, My hubby was due to start cycle 3 of 4 today but unfortunately he’s had acute diarrhoea since Saturday so advised to hold off next cycle for another 7 days. Unfortunately due to capacity they cannot start the next cycle until the following...
Hi,just been diagnosed with rectal cancer but no staging yet.They say I now need a PET scan as have some enlarged lymph nodes around area.Has anyone else had a PET scan at this stage and the reason for this.My anxiety levels are through the roof!
Good morning! What a tempting subject heading hey?! So I would really like to get some idea of how long I can expect to be living in nappies post colon surgery! I am 3 week post op/2 weeks since I started eating following my Stoma reversal surgery. I...
Hey, I’m a 36 female, was diagnosed with 10cm tumour on 1st March this year, had 4 cycles capox chemo, followed by chemo radiotherapy for 5 weeks. I am 7 weeks post chemo radiotherapy treatment on my pelvis, I am starting to get stiffness in my pelvis...
Hi everyone, my sister in law had a oesophagectomy in 2008 and more recently, a right hemicolectomy. She is recovering well but still in pain. Is there anyone who has experienced both these ops please and how was their recovery. Many thanks
Hi there I'm new. I got rushed into hospital 8 weeks ago with a blocked bowel. They removed my colon and today 8 weeks later they called to say its cancer and was also in 1 lymph node. I asked what stage of cancer but he said he couldn't say and that...
It's official. In the wake of my bowel cancer crash, the daily self-administered stoma care getting me down and now the DWP keeping me on edge for my PIP appeal results and withdrawing the Covid £20 a week safety net I've been assessed and diagnosed with...
Hi hubby on watch and wait , 18 months clear but local recurrence showed this week , wonder anyone similar or any ideas of treatment going forward? Consultants to come back to us
On Monday I start getting my treatment at home. Friday bloods getting done at hospital, if all OK treatment at home Monday given by Home Treatment Team. I'm quit happy with this. Is this better than having it in hospital?
Hi I have stage 4 bowel cancer starting my chemotherapy this week taking a bowel softener now iv got loose stools with cramping pain has anyone had the same problem thank you
