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I’m in the first week of my colonoscopy findings, the finding were an ulcerated and friable 4cm neoplasm in the rectum. There is an approximately 4 cm, ulcerating tumour in the low rectum, about 4to 5 cms from the anal verge. I have had the CT Tap, tomorrow...
never in my life would imagine to be posting here but reading through the posts so far have been so helpful and I have decided to join. In. My mom sadly, has been recently diagnosed with rectal cancer I completely understand that any guidance would...
I've had the same symptoms for a little while particularly anaemia tiredness but since my colonoscopy on Wednesday I'm feeling so much worse? Myself and my husband are currently on a prebooked holiday in Devon and it's beautiful but I'm struggling to...
Hello I'm Mandy on the 16th January I had a colonoscopy and a 50mm bleeding tumor was found in my rectum my first thought was fear am I going to die there have been a lot of tears and anxiety I had a ct scan last Thursday and MRI Friday awaiting results...
Having been in remission for just short of five years, I found a small lump which I mentioned to my GP. He arranged for me to have an ultra-sound scan, which indicated that my cancer had spread. I then had a CT scan to get more details and was told they...
Morning all, Today, 3 weeks after 5 weeks of radiotherapy with chemo tablets (Capecitabine) hubby is starting his IV CAPOX regime. Oxaliplatin today followed by 2 weeks of capecitabine, 6 days off then repeat another 3 times. He is currently feeling...
Hi all, I’m currently over stage 4 anal cancer. I had tumours in my anal canal and a colostomy for 2 years. And a reversal that has created a large hernia. I’m affected by the chemotherapy and radiation I can hardly walk or move with my back. That has...
Hello Im 26 weeks post radiotherapy treatment for pelvic and bowel cancer. Some days I'm so low the side effects have been horrendous. Unable to work because of the lymphedema and swelling in my body and on top of that my friends have all disappeared...
Hi I had a colonoscopy yesterday and was told I have a tumour in the distal transverse part of my colon I am in complete shock I don't know you always think it won’t happen to you but why shouldn’t it ? I’m waiting for a scan hopefully today and then...
My husband had surgery to remove part of his colon. They weren't able to do the join (anastomosis), so he has a stoma instead. We are nearly 2 weeks post-op, and it's been an absolute rollercoaster with blood loss, low blood pressure, and tonight he’s...
