Hi all finished treatment at the end of January for anal cancer, went through hell for a few months. Got a lot of problems now with having accidents , not been eating properly and find it difficult to go out as terrified in case I have any accident. Going...
Hello there My dear mum is unfortunately now terminal with a carcinosarcoma of the uterus, having had surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy. However. 15 years ago she also had radiotherapy, surgery (APR and stoma formation) and chemotherapy...
Hi has anyone had bone cancer after anal cancer? I’ve been having some shooting pain in my right shin sometimes throbbing too feels like it should be swollen from the knee down to ankle, now started with same shooting pain in my right breast. I’ve had...
I have posted previously regarding reoccurrence of cancer during recovery from dual therapy I seen the consultant and Surgeon regarding my Mri result. Consulant told me at the MDT meeting the radiologist said the option that it could be a ulcer from...
Hello folks haven’t been here for a bit hope everyone is feeling ok. Any advice/thoughts would be appreciated I’ve been having for a while a pain in my right shin bone comes and goes and sometimes also throbbing in the same calf sometimes it goes from...
Hi all, I’m back with another query I’m due to have an EUA this week and really just after some advice on what to expect afterwards. Will it be painful and will I need much downtime after it? Consultant not been very clear in fact bit disappointed with...
Hi guys , just came back to the fold to give my positive feedback on life after treatment. I have to admit it's been a bloody nightmare but it's 2 plus years in and I'm a happy bunny. I still have my issues but able to keep them to myself. Side effects...
My SCC doesn’t require surgery but I have to have chemo and radiotherapy. I’m reading such horror stories about side effects and I really don’t know what to expect. I haven’t yet met with my Oncologist so don’t have any information on type of drug used...
Hello This is my first post since joining the forum last year. CONTENT WARNING: My history, from my profile is posted below but if you haven’t started treatment yet you may well not want to read it! I’m currently 4 months post Chemoradiotherapy...
I went to the hospital today and have now completely finished my radiotherapy after 20 sessions instead of 28. Had a long chat with my oncologist. Next step is a scan in roughly 5-6 weeks to see what’s going on inside. Could be a total or partial...
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