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Scared sitting alone in the waiting room. Finished my chemo, scan results. I feel good but that doesn’t mean anything.
Well today was OK got home about 3, the hand with canular it's sore mid forearm to hand, got to take 2 steroids at 6 then 4 chemo tabs at 8 with sickness tablets. Forgotten already if take sickness tablets before chemo or after lol xxxx Bud 18 ...
Hello - I am new here & have appreciated reading your posts, that have helped me get a grip on things. I live near my parents, so am happy to be involved in anything that is going on & provide as much support as I can. My Dad was diagnosed with stage...
Hi, I’m Roger Michael, I’ve been through a lot but still rattling on. Half way through Folfiri treatment, so fingers crossed.
Hi, I’m a newbie and just been diagnosed with bowel cancer. To say I’m shell shocked is an understatement. It will be good to chat with others going through this x
Just got to know, im having a Hickman Line fitted next week, wasnt sure which i was having ,when i posted a question earlier this week, so could anyone enlighten me please, if you have 1 fitted, or had 1 before, there is a information sheet enclosed to...
Hello, my husband who’s 43 got diagnosed with colon cancer in July, we’ve not been told which stage but as the cancer grew into bowel wall & 1 lymph node, I’m guessing it’s stage 3. he’s had a successful colectomy in august & started capox chemotherapy...
When I had a hysterectomy for womb cancer 4 years ago I had to inject myself for 4 weeks afterwards to guard against the risk of thrombosis. Do bowel patients have to do this?
Hi all, my husband asked the question tonight if we went away for a few days what do you do with your colostomy bag waste. Thanks
Hello, My Dad was diagnosed with stage 4 non curative bowel cancer that has spread to his liver. He requires a stent to prevent colon blockage. We need to see the chemo doctor but our consultant suggested he may be a good candidate for ‘aggressive...
