Hi, I’m new to this forum. I had small bowel cancer 10 years ago was stage 3 had right bowel re section and adjuvant chemotherapy. I was also diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the same time. I Was signed off after 5 years from hospital and since then...
So I'm due my CT scan, can't do 3 monthly MRIs due to claustrophobia. Nearly 2 years post op and feeling stressed. Best friend diagnosed recently with Breast Cancer in last couple of weeks and dealing with this is tough. She and I are fighters, but tonight...
Hi everyone, My teenage son was diagnosed with MPNST in his sacrum last November and was referred to Birmingham for pelvic surgery. In February they decided it was a benign Schwannoma. Now 12 months later they informed us last week it is actually a...
Hi everyone, We’ve launched our annual survey for 2022! We want to hear what you think about the Online Community. The survey should take around 15 minutes to complete. The survey is anonymous. Please complete our survey here. This survey is designed...
Hello. I was diagnosed with a grade 3 uterine sarcoma last November. I’ve had a radical hysterectomy & belt n braces targeted radiation this year. This did fling me straight into menopause. I am very tired all the time & have learnt to rest when I really...
Hey My child has had a 2 ww to the royal Marsden sarcoma clinic after, an ultrasound,MRI and then a further MRI with contrast. The report stated a sarcoma, I've googled the life out of sarcomas, and I'm so confused and frightened. Some sites state...
Hi all, I was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma in July last year. I had a total hysterectomy including my ovaries and tubes and was staged at 1a grade 2. Ever since my op I have had really bad bowel issues. My oncologist said that I should have further investigations...
Hi everyone, it's Megan here from the Online Community team. You may have already seen we have posted the ' Catching up with the Soft tissue sarcoma form' blog which is highlighting some of the recent discussions here in this group. It's lovely to see...
Hi everyone, I hope you don't mind me posting here today - it's Rachel from the Community team. To support Sarcoma awareness month this July, one of our Cancer Information Specialists Paul has put together a blog all about what Sarcoma is, signs and...
Hi my husband has had a soft tissue sarcoma removed from his back 30 days of radiotherapy any advice on going on holiday abroad?
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