I finished having radiotherapy and chemotherapy at the end of November. I pass stools about 4 times a day which isn’t normal and the twice I’ve gone it since finishing I’ve had an accident. I’m scared to go out now. Does anyone know if this will improve...
So today was my first treatment day. It went well, more at the end. I can’t remember everything that I have shared on here so here is a probably unnecessary update. Please bear with me if I am repeating myself (now I can officially blame it on Chemo...
Just wondering if anyone developed anal skin tags prior to diagnosis? I have two and they still remain. I only finished treatment just over two weeks ago. When I asked the oncologist he said they wouldn’t think about them until well after all treatment...
Hi everyone, Just looking for little advice on what I might expect from Chemoradiation treatment for anal cancer, I start my treatment in 2 days for 5 half weeks. Not sure what to expect not really spoken to anyone and feeling little anxious. ...
I finally have a start date. On the one hand I am desperate to start, and on the other I am also dreading it. In the scheme of things I know I’m lucky. 5.5 weeks radiotherapy, one chemo infusion and the rest by tablet. I know it could be worse and...
Hi All, I have finished my treatment on the 1st Jan. 2 rounds of chemo via a pump and 5.5 weeks of radiotherapy. Six days post treatment and I am still getting alot of discharge from my front end. This is golden in colour and jelly like at times. How...
As I've been reading through this forum, I've noticed a few of us are starting our treatment journey in January and wondered how many of us are starting on the 6th. Anxiety is rather high today, but I'm hoping once treatment starts, that will ease off...
From my first GP appointment to my post MDT clinical oncology appointment it has only been 8 weeks. It's been going by very fast and has been a bit overwhelming at times. But I am happy with the diagnosis of T2 N0 M0. Also being at the lower end of T2...
Hi, My Treatment is due to start next week on the 8th January. In early November I tried to get a dentist appointment with no luck, despite requesting an urgent appointment. I’ve seen the dentist today who has advised me to have an extraction. ...
Hi Everyone, I am 10 days post treatment but had a really bad flare up this morning, morphine was no help at all. How long will these keep happening? They are so depressing as well as excruciatingly painful when you think you should be getting...
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