This afternoon we had it confirmed that my wife has squamous cell carcinoma (anal cancer) As much as we were expecting the diagnosis its still a bit of a shock. Treatment is likely to start in 2-3 weeks...not sure why theres such a wait....we just...
Hello i am struggling with pain after a bowel movement, and wanted to see what pain relief other people have been given. I have to wait an hour for the painkillers to work, the painkiller’s I have been given are Pregabalin and Oxynorm. I wondered...
Hi All, First day post treatment and I’m struggling a bit. So very tired & slept until 12pm. Luckily my son isn’t back with me until tomorrow. I’m starting to realise I need a new routine for skin to heal. It’s all broken near vagina and around anus...
Hi, I had an external perianal tumour removed and was diagnosed SCC. I’m now awaiting next steps and told about various appointments. At the moment they have not said whether I will definitely need further treatment, is that normal? The tumour removed...
Hi all, I had the appointment with my oncologist who agreed to see me before my slotted appointment at the end of August. After doing so well I have an anal skin tag just inside the anal ring due to surgery before treatment. Surgery can cause skin tags...
Hi I’m new here an really struggling with radiotherapy this will be me fourth week doing it! the side effects are horrendous for me so much pain an itching I’m on morphine but doesn’t seem to be helping also got gel to help with the itching but again...
Hello everyone, So I am freaking out, alot. My scans show a growing mass in my right gluteal muscle. I finished chemoradiation treatment for a stage 3 anal cancer in February 2022. Since last december I have signs of radiation proctotis which was...
Hi All, near the near of week 4 and I'm starting to struggle a little with the pain from radiation. Skin hasn't broke yet, but probably close in parts and very pink now. Every trip to toilet is painful, both ends. The urination is like razor blades...
Hi All Had my first visit to oncologist today. Had bloods taken and have a last CT scan on Tuesday then they book my treatment in. Hopefully aiming for either 19th or 26th June. I’ll be having Mitomycin intravenously on day 1 alongside radiotherapy...
Hi All, I'm 2 months post surgery where I had extremely painful external lumps removed and that's when the internal mass was discovered. I now know this is anal cancer but not a lot else until I speak with oncologist next week. I appreciate we all have...
