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I'm new to the forum, I'm supporting my husband who has just started on a clinical trial immunotherapy for bowel cancer. He also has a small tumour on his pancreas. He's had his first dose - a double dose and the last ten days have been a rollercoaster...
Good morning guys Just wanted to reach out as I'm feeling very low today. I am still stuck in hospital following my surgery on Tuesday to remove rectal cancer. Emotionally I feel so conflicted I'm happy to have had the cancer removed (hopefully) but...
Has anyone had an operation to remove a nephrostomy drain and repair a cut ureta?
Hello Everyone, I've been almost completely constipated for about 4 weeks. It came on suddenly. Been taking prescribed laxatives from the ER doctors. Last week I had an enema administered at the ER. I've had very few bowel movements that were small...
Hi everyone, I had part of colon removed a year ago due to cancer and have an ileostomy at the moment which will hopefully be reversed in new year.i was aware that I would still have a discharge from rectum occasionally ( which I did until I had chemo...
After discovery of a tumour in the splenic juncture in January, laparospic surgery in March, and 6 months, 8 rounds, of CAPOX, I got the good news yesterday that, atm there is no evidence of disease. I've been fortunate in that the only real side effects...
Morning everyone I went to get my PICC line put in again after a three month break from treatment. Unfortunately after several attempts on both arms it was impossible, this would have been my fifth line (see my profile) and apparently my veins just...
I am new here Yesterday i got the news i wish i never heard… I have been diagnosed with incurable stage 4 colon cancer which has spread to my lymph nodes and a possible spread to my lungs. I am 73 years old already plodding along with COPD. I have...
Hi All i am due to start my second cycle of chemo on the 3rd on a lower dosage of Capecitabine. the thing is the doctor has said that if she feels it is not right for me after, then she will change my regime to that of IV chemo, although she has not...
Hey, I’m 30, mummy to a one year old and was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at the end of October. I’m due to start treatment before Christmas and wondering how others have found the festive season whilst having treatment? I love sparkle season...
