My GP referred me about my ongoing problem with my piles, and this morning I had a 9.30am hospital appointment at the hospital. So an early night, set the alarm for 7am in order to do all the things (loo visits mainly) I have to do before I leave the...
I felt huge pressure down below about 3/4 weeks ago, it was a bulge between my vagina and rectum, I also had several, what I thought at the time, haemorrhoids. After many Epsom salt baths, the big bulge disappeared. I consistently creamed my haemorrhoids...
Hi there I was just wondering if anyone has heard or an immunotherapy trial which is 2 chemos plus this immunotherapy drug? anal cancer which has spread…drug is Retifanlimab anyone who has an info on it or has had it themselves. Please get in touch...
Has anyone on here refused the chemoradiotherapy? And if so what happened and where there other options? Can you ask for surgery instead? Can you carry on without treatment and just pain relief?
Hello all So around 20% done - first week complete. Was so relieved yesterday when disconnect from chemo happened. Am struggling with headaches, queasyness, pelvic ache (like trapped wind) and omg so so tired exhausted and brain fog - I can't seem...
Hi. I was diagnosed in Feb and start treatment next Tues .IV chemo and radiotherapy first day then chemo via tablets with radiotherapy daily. I really don't know what to expect other than my oncologist describing it as a form of medieval torture. I also...
Hi, me again Can I ask how everyone has felt after their chemoradiotherapy? How long afterwards did you start to feel back to normal? How long did the fatigue last etc…..
Hi I have found out yesterday that I have Anal Cancer - Squamous Cell Carcinoma. I found out due to my doctors surgery uploading all of my MDT meeting documents on the NHS app. I’m a 39 ye old female. All I know is my tumour is 5.9cm. I have a meeting...
Hi all. I'm just wondering if anyone was given a treatment choice at all please? I'm starting mitomycin, then 5-fu delivered daily in the pump via picc line, with daily radiotherapy. I have said since day one that I really don't want the picc line fitted...
Hi Morning I finished my treatment 14th December 2022 had a very difficult time like some but very slowly improving with some things. When going for a number 2 recently it has become very sore again and seen some blood only light and not much. I take...
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