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Hi everyone. Following a colonoscopy where a nasty looking polyp was found, biopsies were taken and I have since had a CT scan and MRI. Phone call from hospital has confirmed cancer and that CT scan has shown something 'uncharacterised ' on my liver....
Hello, My partner had a colonoscopy which resulted in the removal of polyps and a 4cm cancerous tumour. He has since had left side bowel resection. Pathology results showing stage 2, T3. Not in lymph nodes but in blood vessels. Chemo tablet been offered...
Hi All, new here and not sure what to say but wondering if others have a similar feeling. I was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in July and have started palliative chemo to keep it at bay. I'm 41 have two young children, a wife and close family...
Morning all. My stoma bag bulges out most nights and is very uncomfortable. When I empty it there is hardly anything in it, it just appears to be full of air. Anyone else have this problem. Any tips at all?
I had my first Immunotherapy session on 15th October. All was fine for the first few days. Then on Wednesday 21st I had to go A &E as had a very high temperature. Now in hospital with an infection. Also have bowel problems. Hope they can sort this out...
Hi I posted recently as I was anxiously awaiting results from a CT scan after something was seen on my liver. This is 12 months after finishing 8 rounds of chemo and having an extended right hemi. I had 5 nodes affected and my tumour was a T4a: The liver...
Hi all, after a whirlwind few months, and unfortunately a failed chemotherapy cycle, I was moved onto immunotherapy using Centuximab and encorafenib. Started this one month ago and I reacted badly to the Centuximab through heart palpitations and shivers...
I had bowel cancer last year and had bowel reconstruction, they removed 28 lymph nodes and I'm wondering if this could be affecting my weight. I think I might have lymphoedema now.as my legs are very smollen any one else suffered weigh gain, its making...
My husband was diagnosed yesterday following a colonoscopy. He is waiting for an appointment for CT and MRI scans. My question is how on earth do you deal with the waiting.
Hi all. Had my APR on Oct 5 - plus colostomy made permanent and given barbie butt. Pain has been manageable but I have an odd question re the graft to create the barbie butt. Why does it feel like it's riding up between my buttocks?! I know it's not ...
