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16 Results found for "Fertility"
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The impact on fertility, menopause and sex after bowel cancer treatment
...impact of her experience on her reproductive health as well as sex, relationships and wellbeing. What impact does treatment have on your sex life, fertility and relationships as a bowel cancer patient? As well as arguably being the most awkward cancer to discuss (poo, bums, colons and all that) it...
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Katie, Essex
...detail, and the reality came crashing down of what we were likely to be dealing with. From that point on it has been a whirlwind of tests, surgery, fertility, genetic screening, and chemotherapy. I was fortunate that my cancer appeared to be contained – stage 2, so they thought initially. This...
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Our new Never Too Young report reveals failings in younger bowel cancer patients
...five occasions before being referred for bowel cancer tests four in ten (40%) were not satisfied with the amount of support and information about fertility and family planning given by healthcare professionals. The report also revealed a third of those surveyed (32%) weren’t aware of any symptoms of...
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Richard Anderson, London
...uncertainty every day. This was topped by being told that it wasn't currently possible for Rachel and I to have children after being referred to the fertility clinic – the initial plan was to freeze my sperm ahead of potential radiotherapy. My chemotherapy treatment started on the 1 November...
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New survey shows younger bowel cancer patients struggling for diagnosis and support
...on what to expect from treatment and potential side-effects. For example, half of the people who needed advice on how treatment would affect their fertility did not get it. Deborah Alsina, Chief Executive of Bowel Cancer UK, said, "Our survey highlights that younger people with bowel cancer experience...
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From stage three bowel cancer to running the London Marathon
...with it came a decent chunk of my large bowel and 36 lymph nodes. I was out of hospital three days later – home in time for Christmas. Up next was fertility preservation treatment before the ravages of a six-month course of chemotherapy. Bowel Cancer UK’s focus on funding research is critical for improving...
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Sharon Kelly, Chessington
...mental fog. So I made the decision to slowly wean my dosage down. I’m due to start three months of chemotherapy, however before I do that I’m having fertility treatment. The type of chemo drug I’ll be taking can sometimes damage eggs, so I want to make sure that I have the option to have more children...
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Sophie Brown, Surrey
...that I was prepared for. My life has changed in so many ways since I was diagnosed. I am a mum to a 10 year old so it's been very hard on him. My fertility has also been affected, resulting in me and my boyfriend having to freeze my eggs and his sperm. Surrogacy will be our only option going forward...
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Why Sophie Brown is at the heart of Challenge 2020
...but my family were an amazing support to me throughout. My life has changed in so many ways since I was diagnosed. It’s been very hard on my son. My fertility has also been affected, resulting in me and my boyfriend having to freeze my eggs and his sperm. Surrogacy will be our only option going forward...
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Daisy Fenwick, Essex
My story starts in March 2019. I went into hospital to get a blood transfusion for severe anemia. My levels were so low I'm not really sure how I was alive, which explains why going upstairs was like a marathon! I have another condition called Ulcerative Colitis (UC), which I've had since I was 18...
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Younger patients join Never Too Young campaign to amplify change
...five occasions, before being referred for bowel cancer tests four in ten (40%) were not satisfied with the amount of support and information about fertility and family planning given by healthcare professionals The report also revealed a third of those surveyed (32%) weren’t aware of any symptoms...
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New health app partnership launched to help people with bowel cancer
...find useful bite-size pieces of information. "There's a wide range of articles, including about treatments and surgery, work and finances, as well as fertility and relationships – with signposting to further help and support. We're really pleased to be working with Vinehealth on this important...
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How our community is marking Mother’s Day
...and nephews to spoil. They really do help me. This is why I nag everyone to look out for bowel cancer symptoms, as diagnosed late it can affect your fertility, or in my case you lose any chance to ever become a mother. Many nights I have cried wanting my own little family, so look out for symptoms...
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Rebecca Stafford, Essex
When I was 19, my family and I were sent for genetic testing after my nan had three cancers and my uncle passed away at the young age of 39 from bowel cancer. I tested positive, confirming I had the mutated gene and therefore had Lynch syndrome. This meant I would be going for regular colonoscopies...
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FIT could be used to help diagnose younger people with bowel cancer suggests new research
...under 50s is one of our key areas of focus in our research strategy Published a booklet specifically for younger patients containing information about fertility, genetic risk, and the impact on young children, family and working life. We are really pleased that research into the treatment and care...