Here are some links to useful articles I have found that have given me information on diagnosis, treatment, well-being etc. I would love to hear if you have found more interesting articles that are relatable, so please message me if you have any updates. Please make sure you do not suffer alone, communication is key and the one thing about cancer is that there is a community out there with support and mechanisms that can help at every stage.
Bowel Cancer – Symptoms and Signs
Bowel Cancer UK – https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk
NHS Direct – https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer/symptoms/
Stoma Care
Counselling and care – for you/ family friends
Maggie’s – everyones home for cancer care – https://www.maggies.org/
Shine Cancer Support
Chemotherapy information & side effects
Oxalyplatin (on cancerresearchuk.org)
Oxalyplatin (on macmillan.org.uk)
Capecitabine (on macmillan.org.uk)
Oxalyplatin and Capecitabine Combination Therapy (on cancerresearchuk.org)
Finances
Macmillan benefits checker
Citizens Advice Bureau
Personal Independance Payment
Post Chemo Support
Happiness Trap
Living with the Enermy – Roy Owen
Inspiring
Heart of Iron: My Journey from Transplant Patient to Ironman Triathlete
Udderly Smooth – Uddercream set
Bryony vs. Bowel Cancer 