| A Cautionary Tale 20:38 - Jul 30 with 2250 views | Nogginthenog |
I said on a previous thread that my sister has been diagnosed with cancer. Unfortunately in her case it turned out to be incurable simply because her GP and a consultant failed to get her scanned. Now she is languishing in a bed in Ty Olwen. Our family devastated by the whole sorry affair.
Now I wouldn't want this to happen to anyone else as the anguish for all concerned is immense.
So I would implore you to treat any suspicious abdominal pains with the utmost caution. Females over 50 years old who have symptoms similar to irritable bowel syndrome for the first time in their lives or changes in toilet habits or swelling of upper
abdomen need to be checked thoroughly. Blood tests can help of course but they do not always reveal other things that may be going on.
Doctors obviously have a duty of care and are usually very professional but they are not infallible. If you feel you are not getting anywhere with the GP and you still have suspicions that something is not quite right, seek a second opinion or pay for a private scan. It could just save someone's life.
Regrettably we have had to learn the hard way So get your family members genned up on female cancers and male cancers and heed the warning signs and give yourselves the best chance of survival by early and correct diagnosis.
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| A Cautionary Tale on 20:59 - Jul 30 with 1889 views | dickythorpe |
So sorry to hear your news.
You are of course right. We shouldn't ignore any changes. |  | | |
| A Cautionary Tale on 21:21 - Jul 30 with 1850 views | oh_tommy_tommy |
| A Cautionary Tale on 20:59 - Jul 30 by dickythorpe |
So sorry to hear your news.
You are of course right. We shouldn't ignore any changes. |
Dreadful news .
Thank you for your advice in a difficult time for you all . |  |
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| A Cautionary Tale on 21:22 - Jul 30 with 1847 views | perchrockjack |
Pm me mnog |  |
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| A Cautionary Tale on 21:23 - Jul 30 with 1843 views | Darran |
Well said Noggin hang in there Dude. |  |
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| A Cautionary Tale on 02:38 - Jul 31 with 1758 views | phact0rri |
Sage advice mate, I've had enough close friends and family have to deal with it some positive others not so much.
My heart goes out to you and your family, and I wish you all strength, love, and longer days. |  |
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| A Cautionary Tale on 07:37 - Jul 31 with 1689 views | QuakerJack |
So so sorry to hear that news Noggin.
You may or may not know from a separate thread that I've been experiencing some problems with IBS like symptoms for a while now. I've had bloods and stool etc and am currently waiting to see a gastroenterologist on 6th August. I'm probably ok in that regard, I'm only 30 and I understand it's extremely rare and unlikely that someone of my age would get bowel cancer, but my nan thankfully survived it so it's in the family and reading your post as well, I'm now going to push and prove the gastroenterologist on the issue just to be thorough.
All the best to you and your family. |  |
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| A Cautionary Tale on 09:22 - Jul 31 with 1618 views | lifelong |
Thoughts are with you and your family at this terrible time.
A friend went to his GP last September with bowel problems and the doctor diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome and put him on some medication, things didn't get any better and he was eventually sent for scans in May when it was established that he has cancer. He has since undergone two very painful bouts of surgery and it is touch and go whether he will survive.
As you say, early diagnosis is vitally important, listen to your body and if you are not happy get a second opinion. |  | | |
| A Cautionary Tale on 11:03 - Jul 31 with 1552 views | Hubert |
| A Cautionary Tale on 07:37 - Jul 31 by QuakerJack |
So so sorry to hear that news Noggin.
You may or may not know from a separate thread that I've been experiencing some problems with IBS like symptoms for a while now. I've had bloods and stool etc and am currently waiting to see a gastroenterologist on 6th August. I'm probably ok in that regard, I'm only 30 and I understand it's extremely rare and unlikely that someone of my age would get bowel cancer, but my nan thankfully survived it so it's in the family and reading your post as well, I'm now going to push and prove the gastroenterologist on the issue just to be thorough.
All the best to you and your family. |
Get yourself referred to an Endocrinologist too... | | | |
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| A Cautionary Tale on 12:01 - Jul 31 with 1523 views | Darran |
| A Cautionary Tale on 09:22 - Jul 31 by lifelong |
Thoughts are with you and your family at this terrible time.
A friend went to his GP last September with bowel problems and the doctor diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome and put him on some medication, things didn't get any better and he was eventually sent for scans in May when it was established that he has cancer. He has since undergone two very painful bouts of surgery and it is touch and go whether he will survive.
As you say, early diagnosis is vitally important, listen to your body and if you are not happy get a second opinion. |
GPs seem to know their stuff these days.
http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/swanseacity/forum/117994/digestive-problem | |
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| A Cautionary Tale on 13:00 - Jul 31 with 1494 views | Catullus |
Sorry to hear your news. Fortunately, a close family member is a specialist in cancers. Someone is always bending her ear.
But due to her job/position, if one of us needs help, we don't have to wait too long. And yes it's not fair but it happens everywhere. | |
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| A Cautionary Tale on 14:09 - Jul 31 with 1459 views | QuakerJack |
| A Cautionary Tale on 11:03 - Jul 31 by Hubert |
Get yourself referred to an Endocrinologist too... |
I will do. Thanks for the advice. | |
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| A Cautionary Tale on 14:10 - Jul 31 with 1457 views | perchrockjack |
Atb Quaker lad.richie | |
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| A Cautionary Tale on 15:26 - Jul 31 with 1408 views | Nogginthenog |
Thank you all for your support and kindness. It is a torrid time for our family but the messages of good will from everyone is reassuring. | | | |
| A Cautionary Tale on 15:34 - Jul 31 with 1403 views | JackoBoostardo |
Excellent words of wisdom there Nog! Sorry to hear of the bad news and all best to you and family.... it's a tough time (from experience). |  |
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| A Cautionary Tale on 18:36 - Jul 31 with 1344 views | QuakerJack |
| A Cautionary Tale on 14:10 - Jul 31 by perchrockjack |
Atb Quaker lad.richie |
Thanks Perch. | |
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| A Cautionary Tale on 19:36 - Aug 23 with 1228 views | Nogginthenog |
My lovely sister passed away in the early hours today. She was an absolute diamond lady and didn't deserve this. Devastated to say the least. | | | |
| A Cautionary Tale on 19:41 - Aug 23 with 1203 views | Darran |
| A Cautionary Tale on 19:36 - Aug 23 by Nogginthenog |
My lovely sister passed away in the early hours today. She was an absolute diamond lady and didn't deserve this. Devastated to say the least. |
I am so sorry to hear this news,hang in there Nogs. | |
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| A Cautionary Tale on 19:44 - Aug 23 with 1195 views | Nogginthenog |
| A Cautionary Tale on 19:41 - Aug 23 by Darran |
I am so sorry to hear this news,hang in there Nogs. |
Thanks Dar. | | | |
| A Cautionary Tale on 19:50 - Aug 23 with 1179 views | Edmundo |
| A Cautionary Tale on 19:36 - Aug 23 by Nogginthenog |
My lovely sister passed away in the early hours today. She was an absolute diamond lady and didn't deserve this. Devastated to say the least. |
Sorry to hear of your news, not sure any words would bring any benefit right now.
Chin up mate and thanks for all the advice. |  |
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| A Cautionary Tale on 19:56 - Aug 23 with 1164 views | Johnw102 |
So sorry to hear that sad news, thoughts and prayers with you and the family. RIP |  |
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| A Cautionary Tale on 20:00 - Aug 23 with 1152 views | Phil_S |
| A Cautionary Tale on 19:36 - Aug 23 by Nogginthenog |
My lovely sister passed away in the early hours today. She was an absolute diamond lady and didn't deserve this. Devastated to say the least. |
Sorry to hear your news - thoughts with you and all your family |  | | |
| A Cautionary Tale on 20:21 - Aug 23 with 1119 views | dickythorpe |
Sorry to hear your news. Words are hard to find but just remember there are people out there thinking of you and your family. | | | |
| A Cautionary Tale on 20:40 - Aug 23 with 1091 views | jackypaddywacky |
I just read this and changed a post I had put on the other thread as only just saw this after . sorry to hear your of your loss . terrible disease | | | |
| A Cautionary Tale on 20:48 - Aug 23 with 1080 views | Onslow |
| A Cautionary Tale on 19:36 - Aug 23 by Nogginthenog |
My lovely sister passed away in the early hours today. She was an absolute diamond lady and didn't deserve this. Devastated to say the least. |
So sorry [Post edited 23 Aug 2014 20:49]
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| A Cautionary Tale on 21:20 - Aug 23 with 1030 views | epaul |
Sorry to hear your sad news pal, my thoughts are with you and your family |  |
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