Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with squamous cell anal cancer in 2022 and had the standard chemo radiotherapy treatment. Now it’s back and spread to my lymph node. I was due to have APR & Barbie Butt surgery last week but it has been postponed. The drs...
Hi everyone , I’m nearly 4 weeks post treatment but for past few days suffering with constant wind and nausea .. I’m sure it’s not a virus , temperature normal but wondering if it was anything to do with post treatment or slowly getting back into normal...
That was fun….. not All treatment went as planned but I’ve had terrible nausea since Tuesday evening Ive taken the anti sickness which didn’t help.I have to drink 5 cups of water pre radiation it’s making me feel very sorry for myself. The radiotherapy...
Hi everyone Thank you for all you replies on my other posts, there are usually too many to reply to but I read them all and youve been really helpful. I have just started my chemo radiation treatment this week and today is day 4 as they missed a day...
Hi All, I have just joined this forum & am finding this space very supportive and informative. Thank you all for sharing and being so honest and open about your experiences xx My mum has just been diagnosed with anal cancer, starts chemo & radiotherapy...
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Hi All I have deliberated for ages about whether to tell people about Anal Cancer diagnosis and treatment as its very personal and didn't want it to be the only topic of conversation. I am open and friendly but this is something else isn't it. However...
Hi all Currently 14 months post treatment for AC and recently had CT scan with contrast as part of the regular check up. Couple of days ago I saw my oncologist at the hospital and he said the scan had shown up 'a small lesion' on the liver - but that...
Can anyone tell me how long after they finished their chemo radiation cycle, it was until you had your next scan to see if there had been any change?
Hi all, sorry to jump straight in talking about my insides but figured you guys will understand more than most! And I’m not sure if prolapse is the correct term. It was written in one of my results and thought it sounded correct! I have a growth that...
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