Good morning all, I am about to leave for my 5th radiotherapy session and wanted to ask if anyone else has experienced any bladder issues so early on in their treatment? Over the weekend I noticed that I am waking up in the night desperate for a wee...
Hi all, Just to update I'm now in week 2 of treatment. Week 1 I really suffered with nauseousness but I've always had a very week stomach... I also felt really tired but I think it was the stress and relief of starting treatment. This week so far so...
Hello everyone I have just started my treatment, 3 days in now and already counting! I've got a long way to go. I was just wondering about a few things and was interested in other peoples experiences. I think primarily because I keep seeing the phrase...
I’ve just completed three weeks of treatment so now half way through - 15 sessions done out of 28. No skin issues yet but I’m bracing myself. Bowel movements are incredibly painful and knock me out for a few hours afterwards. I asked for more pain...
Hi all , Just received my letter from Oncology about my appt I had Early July . In the letter it states resolution of previous of lymphadenopathy and previously seen cancer . It also states that during colonoscopy 2 polyps were removed from my rectum...
I have five sessions left. This feels like a huge milestone. I’ve posted some things but stopped as I felt I was just moaning. I‘m not going to lie i am and have found this tough. Side effects from the radiotherapy are unpleasant and I’m worried how...
Hello. Its been a while since I visited here. Ive been suffering from some anxiety ahead of my 18 month follow up scan and the advice has been to reach out to others who have experienced cancer and the follow up. Ive had a couple of large bowel movements...
Hi all, I hope you are all having a positive day. I have few questions if someone would be so kind to offer their experience. I had my pet scan yesterday and I have my oncology appointment on the 20th How quickly will my treatment start after...
Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well and those of you going through treatment are managing okay. I am starting my treatment on Tuesday and I am starting to get so nervous! My psoriasis which has been at bay for ages is popping up all over...
Don’t know if this has been covered or not but I’ve just noticed today 3 days post treatment that the tip of my penis has become very red and inflamed, wondered if anyone else who has one had a similar experience and what cream etc did you use on it ...
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