Hi, I’m new here and getting used to the different forums. i have an anal tumour and I’m due to see the consultant this week to discuss the biopsy results and next steps. They have already told me it is cancer. I started seeing my GP from December...
Hi All, I was first diagnosed with anal cancer last October and in January 26 I had a tumour removed very low down in the Anal Canal. Once biopsied it was confirmed to be a mucinous adenocarcinoma which can be resistant to chemotherapy and radiotherapy...
Morning All I’m 3 weeks post APR op for anal cancer and now into my 2nd week back at home recovering. Trouble is I’m having terrible issues with sleep at night , lucky if I get 3-4 hours. I’m absolutely shattered when I go to bed but then I just lay...
Morning All, I just wanted to find out what’s ‘normal’ with regards to the scheduling of treatment. I’ve seen the Oncologist and had the planning scan, now I’ve got an appointment with the special oncology pharmacist and then two appointments booked...
Hi, new to this , hope I’m doing this right. I’ve just been diagnosed and was so relieved when told it hadn’t spread anywhere, and told would have chemo and radiotherapy . 95% survival rate. Saw oncologist who has said because I hadn’t scan when I went...
Evening, i have just done session 20 out of 28. I think i am bearing up ok. Sore bum the nurse gave me flaminal today to help with that and will monitor this. Tired late afternoons. No other effects yet. I am back on cap tablets after being sick on...
Today I'm into the third week of chemoradiation. I feel rather wretched and wonder if it's just me or normal? I have almost no energy - even 30 minutes sitting at the computer and I'm ready for a nap. Forget about eating - even a piece of toast will set...
I've made it through the first week. It was rough, but my energy returned a bit today with no chemo or radiation on the calendar until Monday. But I've been having the worst stomach cramping and watery stools, which I know is normal. My question is...
Hello everyone, After 6 months of Carboplatin/Paclitaxel chemo (from Dec 2025 to |May 2026), results of my two MRI and a CT scan are in. I was T3/4 N1a M1 on diagnosis last September. I got the MRI rectum scan report yesterday (13 th ) and am awaiting...
My cancer was caught early stage 2 had 6 weeks of radiation and 2 weeks of chemo pills and initial infusion of Mitimycin. My CT scan showed complex cyst at top of vagina between rectum and vagina. Does not appear to be invading rectum. My dr recommend...
