Hello! My mother was diagnosed with anal canal cancer T3N1a and will be starting chemo and radiation in 7 days. I’ve read about vaginal stenosis and itching. Could you please provide me with any and all other tips you have for getting through chemo and...
I had my MRI last Saturday, and a CT on Tuesday - things were happening fast. Now nothing. I feel like I've been forgotten because it's Easter. I still have to have a PET scan, before I see the oncologist re treatment options. I live on my own and my...
Sorry about the graphic descriptions that follow...! I finished my course of chemo/radiotherapy nine weeks ago today, and I hoped I would be feeling better by now. But having a bowel movement is still like passing hot broken glass, and because of narrowing...
First day of treatment done today , bloods , chemotherapy and radiotherapy geel ok just tired been a long day
Hi Guys, Just posting to say thank you to the lovely ladies that helped me through that difficult time.... as for you newbies and those that are in the midst of the 'awful' period. I say this b ause I've been were you are and now life is sweet again...
Hi there Firstly, my user name should be craftyjo, not crafty job! l was diagnosed with anal cancer in the summer of 2019. I received a combination of chemotherapy treatment 24/7 via a cannula device (sorry I can’t remember the exact name), which...
I wonder if anyone who is a bit further down the road has any advice for me, both on the physical and emotional side of this. I have been using the dilators they gave me and I am on the second size but it doesn't half hurt. It would be more helpful...
So I have an appointment today with my oncologist and also a planning scan, I’m hoping I get a date to start my treatment as I feel things are getting worse now. my pain is manageable at times but not at others , going to the toilet is horrendous and...
Hi all, Ive not posted much on here throughout the last few months but often sit and read a lot. This forum has been an amazing help for me. Last week I was in a right flap as my post wouldn't post. I needed a vent and anxiety had well and truly kicked...
2 years down the line and I have had possibly the worst day ever. My aunt died this morning and then had the results of biopsy back - pre-cancerous cells. Superb! Peri-anal again, I thought this crap was over with. Multi-team meeting this week and investigatory...
