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Can anybody help me , Today i had my appointment with GI nurse . Is it normal to have another scan 5 mths after operation its worring me ?
Hi all, my Husband was diagnosed with Prostate cancer 11 months ago and finished his radiotherapy in October, being given the news in November that the treatment was successful. He's been struggling to eat and we assumed was due to his treatment. A...
Surgery went ahead and am now on a ward recovering. Think I will be in ten days. Sore but pleased it is over as huge bed shortage
Hi all,Going for a scan on Wednesday.Have had 4 cycles of Docetaxel and getting a midway scan tomorrow.Must say very nervous as this is second line treatment.My first chemo Folfox didn’t work so will see how this one works if at all in a fortnight.Do...
. Ive just been diagnosed with stomach cancer following a routine endoscopy for a hernia. The CT scan has shown no spread and they’ve said I’ll need chemo (float) 4 sessions followed by Surgery. I’m 59 and worried about bot the chemo and surgery, especially...
Hello everyone. Thought I'd give an update on my OHs cancer. Hope it gives someone some hope. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer in June. Had flot chemotherapy, then total gastrectomy in October, were in Birmingham and he had a fantastic team...
I had a laparoscopy on 7th December, can anyone tell me if it is normal to still have some pain and discomfort 3 weeks later? thank you
Hi after a long time of pain and battling one hospital I was dismissed with irritable bowel. Was referred else where and finally received diagnosis of endocrine tumour with now spread to lymph node..in state of shock..don't know what to do about work...
My husband was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer in August this year. He was put on a 28 day pathway. He is on his 5th round of chemo and immunotherapy. His side affects after the IV one is throat spasm after first monthful of food then he's ok....
Stomach removal planned tomorrow if bed available. Reading people’s blogs has helped me make this decision so thanks to all. Naturally anxious as I am a fit 86 but the chance of a cure is not available to everyone. The staff at the hospital have been...
