It's been a while since I posted. I haved looked through this and other sites and can't find anyone in a similar situation. Mine is an unusual and thankfully for others, a rare, journey. I completed my chemo/radiotherapy last January 2025 and the...
I thought it might be helpful for those about to start their treatment, or who are part way through, if I gave an update on how I'm doing after treatment finished. I completed the standard 28 days of chemo (one mitomycin infusion followed by daily capecitabine...
Good morning Its been 2 years since i finished treatment and over the last 2 weeks i have had a skin flare up in the area which is very bad. I have had minor skin things before - some itching, some sores - but this is particluarly severe. The best way...
Hello everyone, It's 21 days since I posted last, when I was anticipating starting treatment soon. That didn't turn out to be the case, though things have moved on and I have dates in the diary. Following the histology, further, more detailed tests...
I had my results of the 3 month PET-CT scan today. And whilst the chemoradiation showed a complete response in the anal canal and affected lymph nodes, it appears that the cancer decided to decamp to my liver and I was told it’s now stage 4 metastasis...
I had my results of the 3 month PET-CT scan today. And whilst the chemoradiation showed a complete response in the anal canal and affected lymph nodes, it appears that the cancer decided to decamp to my liver and I was told it’s now stage 4 metastasis...
Hi peeps I hope you are all well. I saw the consultant for my results and I am happy to tell you that the cancer has gone There is a small area which they believe is thickening but has no cancer and which will appear differently over time so she...
Hi all Had my biopsy for the white patch down below externally last Friday at Leicester General Hospital recovering quite well expect very sore where I’ve had stitches .My CT scan was ok not had MRI result and it will be two weeks +before I get results...
Hi all, I just wanted you all to know especially those that have been newly diagnosed and those that are going through that not so nice treatment that after 5 years of ( you know what) . I just want to say ...however bad and down you feel...NEVER give...
Hi peeps I hope you are all well. I've had my scans and am due to meet the Dr tomorrow and to be honest, im scared. My Dr said last time that for the 10% that aren't successful its because they have response from treatment and that i appear to...
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