Hi, I am getting my tattoos on Friday and will then start treatment next week. Reading all the posts I realise that the next 6 weeks are going to be horrendous, but I will ask for pain relief and take the Laxido regularly thanks to all your messages...
Hi all. I am week 3 of chemotherapy/radiotherapy for anal cancer and external SCC lesion. So the area down below is painful at the best of times. However today my bladder feels swollen and extremely painful to start to pee. It’s not a UTI as pee does...
Hello, I’m not on my 25 the day of chemo radiotherapy and I’ve really struggled the last week with the pain in my bottom and surrounding areas. I’ve loads of haemorrhoids, they’ve given me cream to use but it’s so painful I can’t. I’ve also got cream...
Hi everyone, My meeting on the 24th went well. The doctor and specialist nurse were so kind. He answered all my questions of which I had lots. He was honest, straight talking but sympathetic. My options were limited due to the cancer type but the prognosis...
Week 3 done. Think I'm doing OK. Little bit sore using E45 and flamigel, started using water wipes this week. The chemo made me feel sick 24/7 in the first week and anti sickness meds did nothing. Worst bit for me is back pain which is from the wind and...
Good morning everyone, I'm at my planning scan tomorrow with a view to start Chemoradiotherapy on 18th November. I've seen lots of people talking about prepping their skin prior to treatment & E45 being a good over the counter cream, I've looked online...
Hi all I’m 4 weeks post treatment my burns have cleared and I’m going to the toilet pretty regularly prior to diagnosis my stills were thin and stringy this apparent is one if the symptoms of anal cancer my question is … should my stools be back...
Hi all I just want to let you all know that I had the ALL CLEAR today! Have to have scans every 3 months. I just wanted to say thank you to all who have answered my posts during and after treatment when I’ve needed the support! I am still anxious...
Hi everyone I start my radiotherapy and chemotherapy on the 14 th October Unfortunately We only have a shower, and I wonder if anyone can recommend a cloth that I can soak in Epsom Salts to help my skin in that delicate place.Ideally one that I...
Hello. Its been a while since I visited here. It's exactly 12 months since my diagnosis and I finished treatment on 2md January. I've felt ok for a while but today I've started feeling twinges at my tumour site. Suppose I'm just sharing and reassurance...
