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Hi there, I’m new to the forum. Mid July I had a bowel obstruction which was being caused by a suspicious growth that had pushed down on my large intestine causing a complete blockage. I went to A&E in severe pain after being really unwell for a few...
So, what’s this ELAPE thing then? When I heard I had to have one, I checked online and couldn't find that much in terms of lived experience. This is my experience (so far), and I’ve concentrated on the op and aftermath, rather than the saga of getting...
I’m 36 & have locally advance rectal cancer. Treatment plan is radiotherapy (done ) 4 cycles of capox and then surgery. I started my chemo last Monday. During first 2 days, I noticed slight tightness in my jaw and pins and needles in my hands and...
Hi, I’m 39 female single mum of 2 children (1 with additional needs) had some symptoms for a while - fatigue, bloating, thin stools & mucus but they have come and gone. I do have piles that have bled on and off for years and stupidly done nothing about...
Waiting full results but it looks like I have a rectal tumour.Just wondering what initial treatment anyone has experience of please.
Waiting to go for colostomy. Worried about life after. Any tips, anyone?
I started chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer stage 3 a week ago, fine so far but know it will not last. When my oncology Doctor went through everything with me, 5 weeks of chemoradiotherapy a break and then 18 weeks of chemo it was a lot to take in especially...
I have been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, spread to liver and lungs. About to have a colostomy and then 3 months of chemotherapy with folfox. Scared of managing the colostomy and side effects of the chemo. Anyone been through this
Hello️ It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been back on here. In that time, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to be able to get on with living life to the fullest — going on holidays, making memories and enjoying precious moments with my husband and...
How long after bowel cancer operation and chemo and radiotherapy will my fatigue and sleepless nights continue
