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Hi, I haven’t been diagnosed but am looking for some advice or anyone who may of had similar symptoms. I’ve been told I had IBS, I’d say probably 6/7 years ago now (I’m 28) to which point I never had ‘diarrhoea’ but it is always very loose and never solid...
Diagnosed in June when I had surgery to remove a chunk of my colon after stomach pain Now on chemotherapy. I had my first infusion on Friday and am.getting used to the regime. Concerned about avoiding infection but keen to get out in the garden...
Hi, I have had 4 cycles of Folfox and just had an extra week off for a short break with my family before cycle 5 which should have been Wednesday. I have just been called to say following my bloods my white cells are low so not safe for me to have my...
I currently have stage 3 colon cancer and nodules on my lungs ‘at least 5, largest 8mm) the colorectal surgeon tells me today that the lung consultant is ‘concerned’ and I have PET scan and bronchoscope awaiting’. Will the nodules definitely be malignant...
Hi everyone I desperately need some advice please. In 2023 I lost 3 stone very quickly. Went to the doctors and had bloods done and was very anemic to the point I had to have an urgent blood transfusion. I had a positive fit test of 39 so was referred...
where do I start. Started in June this year. I found a lump between vigina and anus and was fast tracked through the uk cancer system. So far I have had a ct, mri and pet scan, a biopsy and a camera in my bottom. First Biopsy was inconclusive so having...
Hello everyone, I want to thank this forum from the bottom of my heart and beyond . I have been worrying for months. I had a colonoscopy today and all is clear, in comparison with what some of you ave been through. I want to bring some hope to people...
My husband was told he has bowel cancer(4cm) following a colonoscopy on 23rd July. He has since had a MRI and a CT scan.(he is a fit healthy 81 year old) We have had no contact from the hospital until this morning we got an appointment with a surgeon...
Hello! I'm very new to this, my mum received her diagnosis two days ago, she's 85. We've been offered three options: chemo, surgery, or let things take their course. We're just waiting for more information about these options and what they involve, but...
Feel absolutely emotional. I’ve been great had my 5 weeks chemo radiation no problems there. Started folfox Tuesday and last two days feel absolutely emotional. Not anxious, not particularly nauseated, but so emotional I’m trying to continue as normal...
