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Hello all, Is this an immunotherapy or biotherapy in you're opinion/ knowledge? Can it be given by itself or must accompany chemo drugs? Thanks! Gabrielle
Hi Everyone, My first time posting here and hope I've put this thread in the right area. So for over 10 years, I have had stomach and bowel issues and when I've seen my GP they put it down to Acid Reflux which with meds has worked in some cases. Lately...
Hello I have recently been diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer . I’ve just started my first cycle of CAPOX and wondered about supplements and vitamins whilst going through chemo . Does anyone have any advice ? I have my oncology meeting next week so...
Hi , I am very lucky in most respects , as you i’ve still got my 86 year old Mum . What I’m finding hard is watching her in so much pain and not knowing how best to help . Mum was diagnosed with stage 4 rectal cancer 3 months ago she now has a stoma...
Hi lovely people I am new to the group. Recently diagnosed with cancer which means a stoma fitted, chemo and operation. Date for Stoma 19th May. Really confused and not sure how this will all work out. Anyone in a similar position. Have...
Hi my fit test score 15. Went to GP originally with symptoms of no appetite/retching (which has improved) , more frequency and stomach pain. Now got left side pain, dihorrea and constipation. Waiting letter for colonoscopy on 2ww but am so worried. Referral...
Lots of blossom around this year. Charlie Mackesy is working on a new book!!!!!!!
Hi. I'm new to this forum. I have rectal cancer. Had radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Only had 3 out of the 4 cycles of chemo cos of side effects. Worried how will that affect the outcome. Anxious about upcoming scans but hopefully I'll be able to have...
My mum is 81, 82 this coming July. She first showed worrying symptoms last July - weight loss, breathlessness, exhaustion, very pale, and this worsened in January. My husband and I have been trying to get her to come and live with us for months, but she...
Hi all I only messaged last week as I was feeling a bit down. But felt like I had to again today, I want to message my friends to say how I'm feeling but can't bring myself to! So I have two dates now, one for the CT scan, one for the colonoscopy and...
