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Hi. I'm new to this forum. My name is Sarah. I've been told today that I have 4 tumours on my liver. It is thought that they have come from my colon cancer which I was diagnosed with in 2019 and finished chemo in Apr 2020. I've also had breast cancer...
I was diagnosed with a sigmoid colon tumour last July.I had a colon resection in Sept . They initially picked up 6 local lymph nodes and subsequent blood tests showed high CEA levels. I was scanned which resulted in discovering a small tumour on my liver...
Just a quick update! After a long day at the specialist hospital today, I was told I could be having surgery as early as next week! So excited!! No idea which sort, or how long the hospital stay will be. It’s another one of those” we won’t know until...
Sorry if my post is a bit all over the place. I think if I don’t write down how I feel I might implode. I was a little worried about my colonoscopy this morning, but not too much. Fast forward to being told I’ve got two reasonably large lesions in my...
I’d like to say a very big thank you to Court in particular, for your advice and support. I had my appointment for a biopsy yesterday. I mentioned that I’d had my covid booster the day before my MRI, and 3 days before my PET scan, and, as a result, didn...
Husband had rectal cancer in 2021. Permanent stoma bag now. Unfortunately he has now been diagnosed with secondary liver cancer, segment 8. Unfortunately can't have chemo as he has heart failure, so starting radiotherapy on 1st September. Has anyone...
Apologies for having another bit of a rant! I spoke to one of the colorectal nurses this morning regarding my referral for surgery. She confirmed that my local hospital will look at the results from my biopsy, and separate colonoscopy. The liver re-section...
Hi husband was diagnosed in March with a large tumour upper part of rectum but consultant was confident he could remove it. Unfortunately the follow up scans showed 5/6 mets on his liver so he was referred to the oncologist. Chemo and immunotherapy for...
Just having a bit of a rant so apologies! I have just been informed that following my diagnosis of secondary liver cancer, I have these extras. Now waiting for a biopsy in my armpit, and another col oscopy looking at my colon. Already being referred for...
Hi All first posting in the group. I am in the strange position that my primary remains undiagnosed. I underwent emergency surgery in February for a blockage in my bowel but it appears that it may in fact be ovarian. My current regime of chemotherapy...
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