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@Vanessak391 Hi Vanessa when I found out i had stage 3 bowel cancer it started with when I go to the toilet I had pain when I open my bowel. Then every now and then I would see blood in my faces this was back in 2022. So I went and had one of those bowel kit from chemist it came back negative then when I started getting the one from the government it came back positive. So I went to my go in Newcastle she sent a letter of referral to get a colonoscopy? This was in early 2023 I was still waiting and waiting for nearly 8months , then I move to Orange nsw got a new doctor within 2months I had my colonoscopy then they found out I had a tumour I was devastated had the hemincolectomy surgery then I had 6 months of chemo. After that my last chemo on 3rd March couple weeks later I developed right rib pain and when I go to the toilet to open my bowel it hurt and was pulling then when I had ct scan I found out I had liver cancer which is incurable 😞. So I will be having more chemo I have been so stress today and crying I’m not coping well.
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April
@Vanessak391 Hi Vanessa how are you going? Hope things are going well for you? Keep in touch if you want to chat on the phone that’s no problem.
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April
@Felicity_CCNSW Tks Felicity I really appreciate I do need support as this was a shock to me. First it was my bowel cancer I had to deal with now it’s liver cancer.
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April
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@Vanessak391 Hi Vanessa it’s so nice to hear from you. Yes I would like to keep in touch either by here or even talk on the phone. I live in Orange NSW I moved here to Orange as where I live in the hunter their system was not good , I also had stage 3 bowel cancer I had the operation extended right hemincolectomy then finish 6 months chemo. After that I found out I got not to sure stage 4 liver cancer🥲I will tell you more when we chat either here or on the phone if you like Vanessa . Chat soon hung in there
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April
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Hi everyone I’m back but very sad stress I found out I have stage 4 liver cancer first I was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer had the operation and chemo now this. As I’ve been getting pain in my right rib and also when I go and open my bowel it pulls very painful , I found out that there is a few cells in the bowel went through the wall🥲 I have to wait until I see the Oncologist and see what happens? They may remove the liver or the hey might give me immune therapy not sure. At the moment I’m very sad crying. I wish there was a support group here that I can talk too.
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April
Hi everyone I’m back just to let you guys know on Monday I had my CT Scan and blood test. Will be seeing the Oncologist on the 17th April., hopeful it will be a good result? Just want to ask a question if anyone here after completing the chemo treatment has had a problem when going to the toilet specifically when open your bowels it pulls and hurt. My doctor did a urine test and there was no UTI infection which is great but my doctor said they found a bit of blood I think she said in my bladder? It could be from the chemo not sure.
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March
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@Richard1 Thanks Richard it is good to finish chemo, hopefully when I have the ct scan and blood test it will be even mire good news and hope I will be in remission . Hope you finish your chemo soon let us know how you go.
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March
@LindaG Hi Linda thanks for the information with that fluconazole is that table or liquid and has it got a horrible taste
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March
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Hi just want to ask a question? On March the 3rd I finally completed my 6 months chemo treatment. what I want to know is how long does it take for your taste buds to get back to normal. Also after each treatment I had I always get this white coated stuff on my tongue which I know is a type of fungus from the chemo. I have tried anti fungus oral tablets from the doctor, after a few times taking it it made me sick and upset stomach so I stop it. Then I try a liquid one which was called Nilstat and the same thing it upset my stomach. I would appreciate any help or information on how to tackle this awful white coated on my tongue.
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March
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Hi everyone haven’t been here for a while been having my ups and downs with chemo but I pulled through. Just want to let everyone know today is my last day of chemo yeah it’s been 6 months . Now it’s all just check ups in April I have a CT scan, blood test and colonoscopy. Does anyone know how long it takes before you know your in remission? I will keep you posted on how I’m going.
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