Last years treatmwnt went well and given all clear. when a lump appeared in my groin at Christmas i was worried. Biopsy showed cancer cells in my lymph node. Had an mri scan yesterday so when I see the oncologist this Thursday for a more accurate diagnosis...
Hi I’m now 3 weeks in to my radiotherapy and starting to feel like I have thrush down there as well as an itchy bum hole, I keep telling them can I have canastan cream but the radiologist has given me barrier cream which isn’t any good, it’s keeping...
Hi! I’m just about to start my last week tomorrow whoop whoop! Suffering from soreness down there now but apart from that doing ok I think! Just wondering how everyone else was getting on? I hope everyone’s doing ok xx
Please could anyone help with regards to a video that was included on a post listed on here. A consultant bowel/rectal specialist gave a discussion regarding bowel/anal cancer treatment after care etc. I am almost sure it was originally posted through...
Hi So I am 6 weeks post chemoradiotherapy, my skin is healed albeit still very sore Pre treatment my cancer placed a lot of pressure around my anus and I struggled to sit comfortably in any position even with a cushion This feeling lessened during...
I have T2N0M0 squamous cell carcinoma in my anal canal and finished 5.5 weeks chemo radiotherapy on 3 February 2022. My external burns have healed, energy levels have improved. However, my anal canal is still inflamed from the treatment and makes bowel...
As the title says. I'm starting treatment in the 23rd Feb and I know there is a few of us around the same time. It would be nice to be able to message each other and share hints and tips and to cheer each other on
Well, my dears it seems after my Oncologist visit today I may be joining the 'fold' again soon! I was feeling so positive this time but it seems there is after examination a site sub normal or words to that effect (shock usually dulls my memory). ASAP...
Hi all, I wonder if anyone has had a post treatment endoscopy with biopsies? I had an endoscopy before diagnosis and biopsies were taken without a pre assessment but I've just had a phone call from the hospital making a date for the before said!!! Does...
Hello again - I saw a post on here where someone mentioned having hyperbaric oxygen therapy which can be beneficial for long term side effects of radiotherapy. I haven't asked my consultant or GP about it yet but just wondered if many people have tried...
