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I have just been diagnosed with rectal cancer with the tumor low down. I have existing permanent nerve damage to the cerebellum and have balance issues and symptoms of periferal neuropathy. I worried my treatment plan will permanently make these issues...
I hope it’s ok for me to write My husband is on Folfox, currently at cycle 5, and the neuropathy is really starting to take a toll. I just want to help him in any way I can, but I’m not sure what else might make things easier for him. We’ve tried gloves...
I've had problems with chemo so far. My oncologist is putting me on a new mix and said I will loose my hair,I knew I would at some point. I'm feeling overwhelmed and totally lost. I've decided that I want a wig. Firstly I'll get my hair cut shorter...
My husband is the patient. It will have been 82 days from the day of the ‘it could be cancer’ to the surgery to remove. Is this acceptable or should we be fighting? Disclaimer I love the NHS. They do a cracking job - and I cannot fault their treatment...
Got a call this afternoon with my appt date and time to go through my results and treatment. The nurse sounded quite upbeat and didn't even mention me bringing someone with me so that has already made me feel so much better. Hoping now that it's either...
Just wondering whether I’m over-reacting… I was diagnosed with bowel cancer May 24, and after chemotherapy and surgery was given the all clear in November 24. I had my 1 year follow up CT a few weeks ago Aug 25 and recently received an urgent appointment...
Hi, my mum has just completed her 3rd cycle of i-cap and is experiencing really bad neuropathy in her feet. This is really getting her down as she enjoys going on walks but this is affecting her ability do so. She says it alternates between feeling...
I've had silly bowles since I was a kid. I remember growing up having to drink Milk of Magnesia (yuk) as I was always constipated. Never been one to "go" everyday. Fast forward the last few years (age 43 to 45) my bowls have changed. I put it all down...
I had an enema this morning, and I’ve since passed stools through my bottom, is this normal for a ileostomy stoma?
Hi I new to this group,my lovely hubby has been going through treatment over 5 years now, many cycles of chemotherapy and many surgeries, but now it’s palliative treatment and it’s killing me, I just don’t know what to expect, at present he’s really well...
