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Feeling absolutely overwhelmed I’ve had a CT and MRI and have tumour 8cm from my anus measuring 2.5cm however has spread to 2 lymph nodes and awaiting a PET scan as concerned about a node in my pelvis. It just seems one thing after another. I’ve been...
Hi. I had a choice. Sew my bum up and have a stoma bag for life, or the 'reversal' operation. I opted for the 'reversal', in the hope of a normal life. After the reversal, the only help I was given was to experiment with Loperamide until I get some...
My husband has been on a palliative pathway for almost 3 years. After his initial op in 2001 (stage 3) he was given Folfox mop up, and than the bombshell on a 6 month scan that cancer has spread to the retroperitoneal, lungs and neck and was deemed...
Hi my first post, I have stage4 rectum cancer with metals is to liver, lungs and lymph nodes, I started chemo 5-fu all going well I hoped then I was diagnosed with a blood clot in my port, chemo was stopped I have now missed 2 treatments, I take an injection...
I moved to Spain 9 years ago, and use the Spanish public health system. I was diagnosed with a tumour at the splenic flexure in January. This was removed mid March ( laparoscopic surgery), together with 42 adjacent lymph nodes, 5 of which tested “ positive...
Hello, It will be 6 weeks on Tues since my surgery. I haven't driven yet. On my written advice about returning to driving,it says I need to be able to turn the steering wheel quickly and do an emergency stop. It also advices me to contact my insurance...
Hello all, I just started this tablet 5 min ago and would appreciate any input/experience with this pharma. Thanks! Gabrielle
Hi I had a rectal tumour removed April 24 then had my stoma reversed in November 24. I have LARS which was settling down a bit but recently I have had 2 painful bowel blockages which have resulted from adhesions. Can anyone give me any advice how to prevent...
Hi everyone, It will be 3 years this August where my Mam who is 83 had surgery on a bowel tumour removal. Since the operation she has been well however has severe bouts of diahorreah still after eating at times just normal everyday foods. There does...
Hello. I have had PR bleeding and abdominal pain and lost almost 4 stone, all getting worse for around 4 months. 3 weeks ago I went to the GP regarding my symptoms, I put it off for a while as I have a long complicated medical history, including lupus...
