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Hi everyone, I had my first cycle of CAPOX last Wednesday and for the first 5 days I was fine apart from feeling really tired (afternoon naps were getting longer) By the Monday however, I felt nauseous all the time and last night, after taking my second...
At the beginning of February I found out that I had a blockage in my large bowel. By the end of February I'd had surgery which was successful. All the mass had been removed. It was malignant. A few months later I started chemo, just in case. CAPOX made...
I’ve been experiencing loose stools and loss of appetite for the last few months. GP arranged bloods and FIT test. Bloods have come back ok and FIT test came back at 7, which they have marked as ‘satisfactory’. When I’ve googled it, a level of 7 does...
I had the above operation four months ago. I recovered quite quickly and did not require stoma and chemo. two weeks ago I began to have pain and discomfort just under right breast, plus pain and discomfort in rectum area. It is very uncomfortable sitting...
Hello everyone, Im new to this. I am about to start chemotherapy for the first time after having two rounds of radiotherapy that did not work. It will be for at least 3 months. I think I’ve decided on the mixture with the drip and tablets. Has anyone...
How long will my son loose mucus from his bottom he has a stoma which doesn't cause any problems but he is really upset about the mucus when he stands up
Hi I am mum to a son who has colorectal cancer with liver mets . He was diagnosed in March 2023 at age 35. He is single and so returned home to live with us, his parents. He had radiotherapy chemotherapy and immunotherapy. He has an illiostomy and has...
My partner’s cancer journey started in August 2024 when he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer stage 3 - lymph nodules involved. He has had 4 cycles of Xeloda which was hard work due to his dpd deficiency. He had successful operation in March 2025, primary...
I have just finished 4 cycles of Capecitabine but had to stop the Oxaliplatin after 2 sessions due to side effects. I am not having any side effects from the Capecetabine and my Oncologist wants to know if I want to continue for another 3 months. Any...
Hi again looking for some advice going for an overnight spa break with my stoma ,I have been swimming but just wonder if anybody has use steam room or saunas, a bit confused if they will be okay to use? thanks
