Had Pet CT scan today and have MRI scan on Tuesday after completing treatment end of June. Today I received follow up appointment with oncologist for results, which isn't until early November. Is it normal to wait 5 weeks ? Thank you
Hello, just looking for anyone that has developed mets that is p16 negative, preferably under 50, & a woman?
Hello, Diagnosed with T2-T3 (5cm tumour) anal cancer with no spread to lymph nodes or further metastasis in July this year. Last week started 5.5 weeks of treatment including an infusion of Mitomycin, 28 session of radiotherapy along with Capecitabine...
It looks like my anal cancer has returned after 18 months clear. Waiting for biopsy results. surgeon has already said that APR surgery is the next step. Are there no other options? This recurrent tumour if cancerous is less than a cm in size.
Hi I finished my 28 day treatment at the end of August and have recovered pretty well. I am off back to work on a phased return next week. I see my oncologist in October and have an MRI end of November. I was told i would have a CT scan 12 months...
Thanks to all of you for offering your words of encouragement. Just when you think you know the plan it changes. My last chemo cycle really kicked my butt (or arse as you say across the pond). I was feeling just awful - dizzy, short of breath, rectal...
My cancer returned after 3 years but they are saying it is cells that have always been there that were resistant to the chemoradiation treatment I completed. It came back as a complex cyst up behind the cervix. The biopsy was positive for anal cancer...
Afternoon Had a meeting with my surgeon last Tuesday regarding my scan results. He had a discussion with oncology and we now have a plan of action. Overall some good results from the surgery in February and the maintenance chemo. Original tumour nice...
Hello everyone, An update on how things are going. Just had my 17th treatment today (Sept 15) - just 11 more to go now! And counting down those days to September 30th. The side effects started to kick in after the first week, with occasional bouts...
tomorrow i have a colonoscopy scheduled due to something irregular (mass/tumor/scar tissue?) that was picked up on an mri i had requested 2 months ago due to "feeling like i was sitting on something at times." after reading in here, I'm now really worried...
