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Hi, my partner was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. He was stage 3, had a tumour removed and underwent 6 months capox. He got a scan in March and finished treatment in may, the scan was clear. At his next scan start of September it showed enlarged...
Hello everyone I just been diagnosed with Stage 3 C rectal cancer. I'm 36 years old man from France. My tumour is well differentiated, the MRI and the Pet scan says Multiple ganglions, Satellites....That's why There's a lot Hence I think i'm 3 C...
Hi, I had a colonoscopy on Tuesday which found a 50mm malignant looking, bleeding and ulcerated tumor in my decending colon. I’m meeting the colorectal surgeon tomorrow and aw a ct scan for staging. I’m 37 with 3 three kids under 5 and terrified. I...
I am about to start this 5 /6 week treatment over 5 days each week. I am concerned about side effects both during and after treatment.. Can anyone that has received this combined chemo/radiotherapy treatment tell me their experiences good and b...
Morning all, So pleased to have found this forum. After a positive FIT test I've been put on the 2 week referral pathway. The nurse actually called the next day (friday just gone) and said I would need a colonoscopy and ct scan and someone will be in...
Hello, So i was diagnosed a few months ago with Rectum Cancer and literally my world has fallen apart. It was such a shock as I'm only 44 and always considered myself to be healthy as i exercised regularly and didn't eat a ton of junk food. I am...
Hi all I had my MRI for staging my rectal cancer but they told me in my meeting that they think it's Stage 2 but they won't know for sure until surgery. They then gave me a choice for treatment: Surgery to remove the sigmoid colon as it's very rigid...
HI, I am a 41 year old female. I had twin boys last year (January 2024) and was dealing with some internal hemerroids after my labour. I could also not hold anything in if I had the urge to go. I went to see my GP who also seemed to think it was internal...
I had a positive fit tedt yesterday 23.9 . I have health anxiety so am understandably thinking the worst. Been put on tge 2ww cancer pathway. Any advice would be appreciated
I thought I'd posted a hi ya, but can't see it I have had an anterior colorectal resection with a temporary stoma. But I have now been advised of "extra mural venous invasion" and the possibility of chemo. I seem to be unable to sleep and am worried...
