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Hi. I know this is probably a strange question but I wondered if anyone had peripheral neuropathy before their cancer was diagnosed? I am 3 years post surgery and had a right hemicolectomy. Before I was diagnosed ,during COVID, I developed neuropathy...
Hi all, As some of you may know from my other thread, I now have my ileostomy reversal booked in for 9th March – eeeek! Although I’m keen to have a reversal I’m quite apprehensive now I’ve got a date. I’ve being doing the exercises recommended to...
Hi, I started these drugs with an infusion of Cetuximab on Friday pm and had first dose of Encorafinib Saturday am. By mid Saturday afternoon I had the worst headache (and I used to get migraines) ever, which persisted all through Sunday until about an...
I've had CT scan found 3 enlarged lymph nodes and inflammation of small bowel had fit test positive results..does this mean I have gastric/stomach/small bowel cancer ? I originally went to AnE with upper back pains,spasms, cramps and pain around my right...
Hi...I'm new to the group and wanted to introduce myself. I received a diagnosis of Stage4 bowel cancer on Friday. The last 3 weeks have been a whirlwind of investigations, scans and appointments. This week alone I've met with the oncologist and gone...
My wonderful mum was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in January 2021. She had a lower anterior resection and then endured 6 months of chemotherapy, which really floored her physically and emotionally. Although she completed it, the experience left her...
I am going out of my mind with anxiety. Bloods were all ok but the fit test is 200 and I have left side pain. The doctor said don’t worry and has sent me for a colonoscopy within 2 weeks but I’m petrified. Can’t help but Google symptoms which is...
Hi everyone - hope you are all doing ok and enjoying the lovely sunshine! I am on round 3 of CAPOX and I seem to be getting these raised up bumpy red spots on my face - mainly along the jaw line and up a bit. I did ask the oncologist last time and he...
I had my right hemicolectomy on Tuesday 1st July. All went well except it was attached to more things than surgeon expected so longer operation. Needed a 4-5 inch cut to get tumour out which is more than normal. Struggled to get my bowels working again...
Hello all, Have just got through the first week of my first cycle of FolFox, and I've noticed my tastebuds are struggling, poor things! Most foods leave me with a salty taste, my usual cuppa makes me feel queasy, tried switching to coffee but I think...
