Hello! New to the site. I'm looking for some support and info. I'm 45 years old. I was diagnosed with stage 3 anal cancer and underwent 6-weeks of radiation and chemo in 2021. It worked and I have been in remission for 15-months. I saw my surgical oncologist...
I cannot believe it. I a have to go for another op as they have found another growth. The last op was so painful and to go through that again is to horrific to think about. But that is what is spinning in my head. Then 6 weeks after that I have to go...
Oh Hi all Me again sorry! Just to let you know I had my surgery today and everything has been removed and gone off for biopsy. I had 10 stitches and an advancement flap. He said he couldn’t see anything further up which is strange as he felt something...
Hi All, Just been for my 6 month post chemoradiation scan results. Not the news I was hoping for. 2 more lymph nodes showing so Pet CT and CT then surgery! Any positive input will be greatly received!
Had my second post-treatment anoscopy on Monday. The DRE was bearable, but the anoscope was just not something I could tolerate. She sent someone to find the smallest one they had and got the exam done, but it was really rough. Now, Friday, I'm still...
He everyone I’ve been quiet seen my treatment started started as it made me very tired and sleeping a lot. Come week 4 I’ve been in so much pain and discomfort!!!! I’ve done everything I’ve been advised and boy it’s hurts so much! I’m on paracetamol slow...
Hi I’ve recently joined the forum. my diagnosis was in september I had an emergency colostomy and was diagnosed with anal cancer. The the tumour is high in the anus and runs over the anal/rectal join. It’s also in my lymph nodes (groin). I’ve had my...
Hello all, Had my MRI today at 12 month mark. But this is the first time they’ve ever extended a scan whilst I am on the bed. He said it would be four x 4 min scans. Then he came on and said they’d do another so I’d be a bit longer. Then again he...
I am almost halfway through my treatment having been diagnosed in October. Colonoscopy on the 23th and choemo and radiotherapy started on 16th November. To say I was scared is a massive understatement, never in my life have I dealt with such a massive...
Hi all Some of you may recall my posts over the last couple of months regarding my concerns of anal cancer following a large lesion that was protruding from my butt. I have a history of HPV so naturally feared the worst! Anyway, I just wanted to share...
