BB Blog — chemotherapy

Veteran BBC Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen has said he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.

The former BBC Breakfast host said he was undergoing chemotherapy after noticing "funny pains in my legs and in my back" whilst in Iraq last May.

Screening for bowel cancer in England is to start taking place aged 50, Public Health England said Last Year. April is bowel cancer awareness month and Bowen revealed his diagnosis to raise awareness of the disease.

Doctors initially believed the veteran journalist's pain was due to scarring from previous surgery, he told BBC Breakfast, the show which he presented alongside Sophie Raworth between 2000 and 2002.

"I had no symptoms - none of the classic bowel cancer symptoms. Nothing at all. But I thought I should get a test", he said.

He said he received a positive result and had a colonoscopy - a camera inserted into the colon to look for signs of cancer.

"It's not nearly as bad as it sounds - they give you lots of drugs," he said.

Surgeons found a tumour, which they removed, and he was currently having chemotherapy, he said.

Are you looking for cancer headwear in Ireland? Bold Beanies are made in the UK with fast easy postage to Ireland.

With a wide range of stylish headwear for women, men and kids of all ages suffering from cancer and alopecia hair loss you're bound to find the hat, scarf, head wrap or PICC cover sleeve you're looking for. 

A wide collection of plain hats which can be customised with any slogan, name or image you want and sent fast to Ireland. Why not have the Irish flag put onto a hat in support for a sports game? or show support for your favourite Ie team in your favourite colours. 

Silky soft, breathable headwear made using quality cotton stretchy material to fit snuggly, easily and comfortably on the head. Breathable and temperature controlling and available in standard and extra large for adults and two sizes for children with hair loss.

Free UK Postage for all orders over £40 and Free shipping to the rest of Ireland on all orders over £55

Looking for fashionable stylish headwear whilst going through chemotherapy treatment for Cancer? Just added to the website, the Liberty Grace Bold Beanie

A gorgeous Liberty Art Fabrics floral print in a lovely blue, tan and ecru colour-way. Super silky-soft and comfy for younger women suffering temporary medical or non-medical, more permanent Alopecia hair loss. 

Losing your hair can leave you feeling very self-conscious, but the Grace Bold Beanie is so easy and comfortable to wear with no styling required that you will forget you're wearing it and can just get on with your day. 

Designed using the highest quality cotton stretchy fabrics with minimal seams to fit snugly and comfortably on the head, they are suitable (breathable and temperature controlling) for night wear and a stylish night cap for a good nights sleep. 

Made in the UK by a busy mum who has experience Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy for herself and felt the market needed pretty headwear for younger women with Cancer. Also new to the range, PICC line cover sleeves and Liberty Head Scarves and Head Wrap also in this fabulous Liberty flower print. 

Looking for a gift for someone going through cancer? Get the Liberty Grace Bold Beanie made into a gift rose or send in a bear hug card.

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See also our wide range of cancer hats and gifts for Men, Teen Girls, Boys and Kids.

If anything my friend Lisa's example has set (please see previous blog post) is that if you want, despite a scary Cancer diagnosis, you can still look stylish during chemotherapy treatments.

Chemotherapy varies between people, but will invariably make you at the least feel tired. I, unfortunately, was on the other end of the scale and suffered severely with sickness and fatigue. I looked rather shockingly ill on the days receiving and post chemo infusion. I was bloated from steroids and lost all my hair. But in my 3 weekly drugs cycle I had one 'good week' where I felt better, stronger and wanted to take back some of my life and spend time with my family and friends not feeling and looking like a cancer patient. I struggled to find decent headwear as all of the products available were for older women and as a younger woman, I still wanted to look stylish and fashionable (hence the idea for Bold Beanies). 

My Bold Beanies have been specifically designed with style and comfort in mind, so you can get on with your day and feel confident. I have recently added a range of plain and Liberty head scarves and wraps to the headwear collection, offering more choice for ladies of all ages with hair loss medical or non-medical Alopecia. 

Our range of beautiful soft cotton plain colours and Liberty Art Fabric headwear is so extensive it will match any style, occasion and outfit... you're bound to find something to co-ordinate. The thin stretchy cotton material has 4 way stretch making it easy to put on, tie and layer up if needed. The high-quality fabric is breathable and so keeps the sensitive head at an even temperature. 

So there's no need to compromise on style or loose your identity... I like to call it 'Chemo Chic'.

http://positiveoutlooksblog.com/dear-every-cancer-patient-i-ever-took-care-of-im-sorry-i-didnt-get-it/

I love this article. Without wanting to dismiss anyone’s emotions who has been a carer or professional... Unless you’ve got through it yourself it’s really hard to ‘get it’.