Colon Cancer & Me

Continuing the March on by praising the amazing work of the NHS who are constantly going above and beyond for patients' lives and continue to do so with a huge smile on their faces.

NEW: If you wanted to read about the life-saving surgery I had please visit:

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Thank you for looking after me ladies and for saving my life.

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK and it can have devastating effects if not caught early. Raising awareness of this cancer is essential to ensure that people are aware of the symptoms, risk factors and early detection methods. This will help to reduce the mortality rate from this disease and give people a better chance at survival.

It is important to understand bowel cancer, its symptoms, and how it can be prevented or detected early on. Knowing about risk factors for developing bowel cancer in the UK, as well as being aware of how to detect it in its early stages, will help individuals take steps towards prevention or early detection. By raising awareness about these topics we can help save lives and reduce suffering from this disease.

If you experience any of the following symptoms please contact your GP:

Bleeding from the re**um
Pale stools
Abdominal pain and cramps
Sudden or extreme weight loss
These symptoms may present themselves individually, so it is important that you speak to a healthcare professional as soon as possible.

For more information please visit https://coloncancerandme.co.uk/ link in the bio.

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Are you tired of relying solely on medication to improve your health and wellness? Well, the good news is there are non-medicinal products and therapies that offer a natural and effective way to enhance your overall well-being.

From herbal teas to essential oils, there are countless options for incorporating non-medicinal products into your daily routine. These products offer a variety of benefits, including reduced stress and anxiety, improved sleep, and enhanced physical performance.

One of the best things about non-medicinal products is that they're often derived from natural sources, meaning they're free from harmful chemicals and nasty side effects. Plus, there are a variety of treatments available through the NHS and other private facilities and professionals which are often very affordable, making them a more accessible option for many people.

So if you're looking for a natural and effective way to improve your health and wellness, consider incorporating non-medicinal products into your routine. Whether you're looking to boost your energy levels or reduce your stress, there's a non-medicinal product out there that can help you achieve your goals. If you are interested and want to learn more about any of the mentioned therapies please visit: https://coloncancerandme.co.uk/https-coloncancerandme-co-uk-non-medicinal-therapies/

Visit the site and I hope this advice has been helpful.

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Everywhere you look there are figures of how many people survived cancer and (sadly) how many people died. Even after winning the fight, it changed my life forever. How did cancer affect you? How did it affect your loved ones?

January 2022 entry is on the blog. It’s the month when I started blogging, what was I thinking?! It must have been the opioids I’ve been taking. I mean, who would ever read this horse s**t?? It actually turns out people like it and some have been sending me positive messages about it. They seem to come at a time when I’m questioning whether to carry on or not, it spurs me on to keep writing so thank you for your kind words.

However, the only person that doesn't is so, she decided to write her own version of events which you find on the new page ‘Your Story’ on the site. ‘Your Story’ Icon is located on the top left hand corner on the home page alternatively you can visit https://www.coloncancerandme.co.uk/your-story/

If you would like to share your story please do DM me and I would love for you to get in contact and put your story on my site, whether you're fighting the fight or supporting a loved one or if you want to use the site to honour someone who you deeply miss. Writing, as I’ve found, can be very therapeutic and writing the words of what has happened gives you perspective and it can help you find meaning in a time of hardship and grief. It helps you move on whilst cherishing all that once was and all that you have. Just check out I’m sure the ‘enlightedment’ only came after the diagnoses and the ‘arsehole’ well………. Who am I to judge?! Love you brother x

Also, take a look at the project which is a global campaign, they carried out a huge survey and the results are shocking. Over 2,500 people under 50 are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year! Some of the facts are so close to home, that testing for Lynch syndrome is a game-changer yet genetic testing is not being offered to everyone, there’s more about this in the blog. It's staggering how many people have visited their GP multiple times before getting diagnosed just because of their age. I was in the best shape of my life when I was diagnosed with cancer and I had to fight for a blood test after seeing the Doctor 3 times! I was 25 when I went for a colonoscopy (plus 13).

For those that aren’t aware, A hero of mine had sadly gone into hospice care, at home. She is releasing a book called ‘How to Live When You Could Be Dead’ the title may sound morbid but it is trying to encourage people to have a positive mindset when dealing with hard truths. She hoping the release of the book will be in August this year ahead of the schedule and she will be donating money from the sale of the book to the Bowel Babe Fund which has raised a staggering £6,371,452 (of the time of writing this post). It goes to show that in a time of crisis no matter what is going on in the world humanity shows itself in kindness and support for a just cause. I wish you all the best Dame you are in my prayers and in our hearts.

Stay up to date and subscribe @ www.coloncancerandme.co.uk link is in the bio. Please like and share. And as always a huge thank you to everyone.

April is almost over which draws bowel cancer awareness month to a close but that doesn’t mean that we stop spreading the good word and continue to make donations to charities that help support those fighting this awful disease.

December 2021 has now been uploaded to my blog, it’s about the most important thing in life. No matter what I’ve been through they have always had my back. For better or for worse, for richer or poorer, from Harvester or King Rooster. Family.

“Everyone's looking for the thrill, but what's real is family.” Dominic Torretto, from one of the Fast and Furious movies.

Read the blog and subscribe at www.coloncancerandme.co.uk link in the bio, thank you.

April, bowel cancer awareness month It's time to check your poo, if you find blood please contact your GP practice.

My eight year old son came to me and said he has decided what he wants to do in life, he wants to sell 'merch'. He said he saw the advert and thought that it was as simple as writing a few words on a cap or a t-shirt and the design would pop off the screen onto his body. I laughed and said the real world doesn't work like that but we can both look into how it's done and if that hasn't put him off then I would help him sell 'merch'.

After a few videos, we signed up to with a t-shirt business in mind. were the best service I could find for an on demand printing. Then we set up an store and he created this (above photo), with a lot of trial and error. His first design made me feel as if I was Doctor Strange trying to contain the multiverse.

My son has recently been diagnosed with ADHD but that doesn't stop him dreaming and coming up with some great ideas. If his dream is to be an entrepreneur then who am I to stop him. And as a parent, it's my job to give them the life experience to help them stand on their own two feet. I have to say his first try isn't too shabby and left me very impressed.

If there is anyone interested in purchasing a t-shirt please visit the Etsy store @ https://www.etsy.co/uk/shop/FashionbyShamim or DM me for the link. The store is named after my mum.

Also, If there is anyone who is interested in setting up a t-shirt business let me know and I'll check with my son's diary to fit you in.

Oh, and my daughter (9 years old) designed one too. She's an amazing young mind who always gives things a go!

As it's the holy month of Ramadan 10% of all profits will go to charity.

Thanks to passive income for his videos.

I had to discharge myself from the hospital this week, but more on that later in the blog. For now, here's October 2021 when my body is put back together with 52 metal stitches, if you want to know what 'pseudomonas aeruginosa' is? And, although my body is in Lister hospital my mind is in.......Costco?! Wait is this heaven??? Visit www.coloncancerandme.co.uk link in the bio.⁠
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Don't forget to use the Corker app when planning a trip, they will donate 50p for every booking made on our app till 10th of May 2022! Download the app here:⁠
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I had to discharge myself from the hospital this week, but more on that later in the blog. For now, here's October 2021 when my body is put back together with 52 metal stitches, if you want to know what 'pseudomonas aeruginosa' is? And, although my body is in Lister hospital my mind is in.......Costco?! Wait is this heaven??? Visit www.coloncancerandme.co.uk link in the bio.

Don't forget to use the Corker app when planning a trip, they will donate 50p for every booking made on our app till 10th of May 2022! Download the app here:
http://onelink.to/az6k9t

Apologies for the delay, with regards to my cancer blog, September 2021 is now available on the blog.
It's bowel cancer awareness month, here are a few facts that you may not already know:

Bowels cancer is also known as colorectal cancer which is made up of the colon and the re**um.

Bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in the UK. (second to breast cancer).

Dark blue is the colour of the ribbons which promotes colon cancer awareness.

1 in 15 men and 1 in 18 women will be diagnosed with bowel cancer during their lifetime.

Bowel cancer is treatable and can be cured if diagnosed early.

There are amazing charities and groups that can help which you can find on the 'Support' page at https://www.coloncancerandme.co.uk/ link in the bio.

I made a friend on ward 10. Yes, I'm back in the hospital fighting off another infection but this time I'm surrounded by others and I'm enjoying it. The staff are amazing and I'm being well looked after. However, my GP seems to have given up on me. Catch up on all that and more at www.coloncancerandme.co.uk. Link is in the bio.

July Part 1 is now available on the blog. A time when I’m allowed as much ice cream as I can’t eat, I’m lent a pair of pyjamas but not just any pyjamas…. I’m adding to my vision board and the Euros are in full flow 3 lions on a shirt erm does anyone know the rest of the lines to the song?
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June part 2 has landed on the blog, it talks about chemotherapy and there's a special guest appearance, a lovely family meal, some pointers and quick wins for those who are going through their cancer journey and I take a turn for the worse. Read it now at www.coloncancerandme.co.uk
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Adding a page on Facebook dedicated to my blog.

I'm writing a blog to talk about all I went through, from ignoring the signs to being misdiagnosed to where I am now, recovering. At this moment in time, I am backdating the blog from October 2020 and posting every Thursday.
There are pages dedicated to the blog, support for those who do not know where to look with various links to charities and support groups and a brief introduction of myself.
Please take a look at www.coloncancerandme.co.uk in the hope that it may help those going through their own journey and to help loved ones get a better understanding.

And don't forget to share the link and subscribe on the website.

Colon Cancer and Me Helping others through my journey with bowel cancer. From ignoring the signs, misdiagnosed, colonoscopy, biopsy, chemotherapy, pneumonia, surgery.

Hi,

My name is Mohammad, I'm 37, male, living in the UK working as a Project Manager for an online grocer. I have 2 children 1 boy (8) and 1 girl (9).

I was minding my own business making green smoothies eating majority vegan food, not that I'm a vegan, I just wanted to be more healthy. Suddenly I'm hit with, colon cancer.

Fortunately, I'm one of the lucky ones that survived and currently recovering at home. I told myself should I be so fortunate I would tell my story to help someone somewhere to help with their journey and support for loved ones.

Please visit www.coloncancerandme.co.uk and share and subscribe. I'm updating the blog every Thursday and backdating it from October 2020.

Thank you so much.

Colon Cancer and Me Helping others through my journey with bowel cancer. From ignoring the signs, misdiagnosed, colonoscopy, biopsy, chemotherapy, pneumonia, surgery.

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