I have the strata XRT in my possession for when I start treatment but I’m still not sure where exactly to apply it…. Is it EVERYWHERE? So between bum cheeks and anal margin? and what about vulva? external and internal or just external? I wasn’t thinking...
I've already mentioned on here that I've been experiencing bleeding for almost 3 weeks now. It suddenly became really heavy a few days ago and I ended up in a+e after calling the emergency chemo number for advice... they prescribed a clotting agent for...
Had my planning appointment today and tattoos that I was dreading and were surprisingly painless - I was relieved they were on my hips and pubic area rather than actually on my anal area which is where my head was at the past few days :) So anyone starting...
I’m seeing an oncologist next Thursday (12 June) to discuss chemo / radiotherapy. I am a planner and research lots thanks to this group I feel pretty prepared. I would like to hear of experiences of treatment and especially if it possible to continue...
Hi, I’ve not been on here lately, As a reminder it’s my wife who was treated for anal cancer at the start of the year. The MRI scan revealed that the main tumour (which was large!) has been obliterated which is good. There is however a note regarding...
Hi all... Just wanted to give an update as the last couple of weeks have been a bit of a blur. I'm so fatigued and overwhelmed with the schedule most of the time that I've not been on here for a little while. Just completed the second week of radiotherapy...
Hello I have T2 anal cancer and start my treatment on 2nd July.Up toll now it has been more discomfort than pain but last few days I have been experiencing pain and it seems to creep into my legs also....is this fairly normal and if so what are you...
Hi In almost 3 weeks post treatment and i’m still in so much pain with radiation burns to all of my lady bits and my bum hole. Also have the yellow/green discharge. I’m having twice daily baths with bicarbonate soda in it (recommended by nurse) then...
Hi Everyone, I'm just coming to the last day of week 3. My labia are very sore and my urethra seems to be taking a massive hit. I'm looking for advice on what other people have used on the labia and vulva to protect the skin. I am drinking plenty...
Hi, i got my diagnosis of rectum tumor yesterday (8th april) after my colonoscopy. Biopsies taken and sent for testing. 4cm long apparently. I've had mri and ct. Just have to wait now for MDT meeting which won't be untill 25 April, as they only do them...
