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Hi, I had a colonoscopy at the weekend following a few weeks of having an upset tummy. They found a large invasive malignant tumour (60mm) in my colon. It came as a big shock as the only symptoms I had were fatigue, which I put down to perimenopause...
Currently on immunotherapy, had a scan yesterday and I received a text to say my oncologist appointment which was scheduled for next week has been moved to tomorrow. Now on top of the usual anxiety I am worrying about the appointment being moved to...
Hi I’ve recently been diagnosed with rectal cancer spread to lymph nodes (bowel) and liver i am very early on in my pathway and am petrified as youd expect - ive taken 2 weeks leave from work whilst im awaiting next steps but cant imagine feeling mentally...
I'd never had constipation before but I thought this was it. I went to my Dr's and he agreed. Prescribed some powders to move it along. 2 nights later nothing had happened and i became worried. Rang 111,was told to go to A&E. A couple of hours later I...
My dad has secondary bowel cancer which has spread quite a bit, he's had chemo which lasted for 2 weeks at a time for months, he's tried 3 different types of chemo and nothing has worked, he's starting to have a lot more pain now. The consultant has...
I had operation to remove Colon cancer Jan 24 lost 8 inches of my left colon-it came to attention by sending in a poo sample-and colonoscopy-all went well 5 days in Hospital-did not feel great in July as various symptoms re poo -called cancer nurse and...
So I've posted a couple times regarding my sister. Finally after an anxious wait, she got all of the CT and MRI results today. I can confirm that the waiting anxiety is worse than the actual knowing and having a treatment plan in place. oncologist said...
I have also posted this in the stoma support group… I had a temporary ileostomy for 15mths, reversed in Feb 2025. Since the reversal I’ve experienced 4 incidents of intense cramps in the upper centre of my abdomen, about 3 fingers above my tummy button...
Hi, I’ve been just been diagnosed with cancer, after severe bleeding from the bottom and multiple transfusions I was given a CT scan where they found a large mass in my small bowel. I was operated on the next day and they found a GIST tumour which...
Hi all, I’m new to the site, having completed chemo and radiotherapy over the past year with very limited improvement. Due to the size and position of my tumour my only remaining option is pelvic exenteration surgery that is scheduled for next Monday...
