Hello, I had my 3 month mri and appointment with the oncologist last week, I had radiotherapy and chemo, 5 1/2 weeks, my tumour has shrunk from T2 to T1. The oncologist told me that the radiotherapy will keep working for the next 3 months. Is it likely...
I finished my chemo radiotherapy treatment 3 weeks ago. My energy levels are virtually non-existent and I have a poor appetite although I try and eat healthy snacks. I thought I would be more active by now. Is there any tips on managing the fatigue. Also...
Coming up to my 6 month post treatment scan. Tell me it's normal to start feeling twinges in the area again. My rational brain tells me that my cancer has not just grown back in a week but my anxious brain is taking over.
My count down to treatment starting is nearly over then it’s the business part of this journey! I have found out this week that two girlfriends have had Anal cancer (they didn’t elaborate at the time and I didn’t like to quiz then) hoping being open with...
Hi everyone , following on from Gill and Georgie , can I have a rant !!!? Finished treatment on Wednesday ( didn’t ring the bell ) made a dash for freedom and then , like you all warned me , back to feeling sorry for myself … HELP no freedom !!!! I...
Hello I'm 9 days into recovery period from the radiotherapy and chemotherapy tablets. My groin skin appears to be easier in the last couple of days apart from stinging on urination but manage with the water bath to ease it. However the pain in my back...
Can I ask what was the length of time from initial diagnosis to start of treatment for you all ? its only been a few weeks for me but curious on the wait , initially I have gone through NHS which up to now has been pretty quick with biopsies and scans...
Hi im new here to all this, even just making an account on here doesn’t feel real. i am newly diagnosed, around 2 weeks ago with T2N1M0 anal cancer, i am 40 years old. i am going for my planning radiotherapy scan today so they can mark me up, hopefully...
Hi all, Hope your Wednesday is being kind to you. I know everyone is different but does anyone have any suggestions on effective stool softeners/laxatives? I’ve been taking the Laxido sachets and eating things I know used to give me a dodgy tummy...
I have finally got to the end of my treatment of both chemo in weeks one and five and five and a half weeks of radiotherapy for my anal cancer. I’m so pleased to have gotten to this stage with all the valuable advice this community has offered. I am...
