Hi, I finished treatment for anal cancer in January. I am still experiencing some unpleasant effects. Nobody at the hospital can tell me if this is normal. As anal cancer seems to be quite rare, I feel very alone with all this. Has anyone on this forum experienced this and fancy a chat?
Hi and welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your diagnosis and treatment journey but I do hope you will find lots of comfort and support from people who understand here on the Online Community.
Your question with regards to After care in Spain is very specific so lets see if it rings a bell with members with experience but I see you have joined our Anal cancer and Living with cancer outside the UK groups. These would safe places to talk to other people who may have a similar diagnosis or treatment experience.
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Hi Bums, hope your doing well after your treatment, I’m starting mine next Monday 21st Feb. What is 5he treatment over in Spain like.
im one week in hospital cemo/ radiotherapy the 3.5 weeks radiotherapy then 5he last week in hospital cemo/radiotherapy so 5.5 weeks in all.
i hope your doing good, everywhere I read it says the treatment make you feel horrendous.
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