Hi all, I had my check up with my oncologist last Friday and saw a different oncologist to my usual. He was male so was a little uncomfortable to discuss anything intimate. He did say from my scan I have a fracture around the T4 and T5 area which was...
I am approaching the end of my chemo/radiation. Unfortunately they had to stop the chemo tablets as my WBC and other bloods crashed. I was hoping to feel very upbeat at this point. However I’m in so much discomfort and am up an down all night in the loo...
Hi I start my treatment on the 7th November and some family members feel we should tell two of our grandchildren who are 4 and 6 years old as we won’t be able to see them as much as we would normally because of catching gems etc. I don’t agree I feel...
Hello my lovelies, I was diagnosed with anal SCC on 1 March after a lesion was removed from the perianal area, had my ct & mri and met a different consultant after the mdt meeting on 18 March. The great news was they got clear margins and the scans were...
Hi has anyone any experience of having all of these three together? This is what I’ve got to have everyday for 5 days then 5 and half weeks of radiotherapy then repeat week one! Feel a bit sick at the thought to be honest x
Hello, Well this is so confusing, in July I found out that I had pre cancer on my bum and they sent me for surgery to do mapping biospys of my anal and vulva area, they found some cancer only small in one area and removed while I was asleep, and my...
Hi, I'm Valentine and I was diagnosed with anal cancer in July. I received chemoradiation for 28 working days but by the third week I came up in a very itchy rash so had to be taken off the chemo drugs. After the radiotherapy was over, I developed a...
Hello wondering if any one has been in the same situation or similar, I was diagnosed with anal cancer stage 2 unfortunately the tumour grew out of my bottom , probably the size of a large conker maybe bigger . Excruciating agony as most of you are aware...
Hi this is a delicate question- I thought you lay down on your back for anal radiation but after reading another discussion it says you may have to have your bottom in the air ‍♀️ is this true does anyone know please? Do you wear underwear? I’m starting...
Hi I’ve just seen my oncologist today 10/10 and been inform I will have two types of chemo and radiation for the first week the 5 and weeks of radiation then repeat the first week. To say I’m nervous is an understatement! Has anyone any experience of...
