So, I had my eua in December and it was all clear. Didn’t even need a biopsy. Happy days right!? No, because of course my mind is going into overdrive convincing myself that it’s in my lymph nodes. I’m constantly checking my groin for lumps. I do have...
Hi, I’m about 10 days away from starting treatment but these last few days my tumour seems to be really pressing down and causing me more pain than usual. Just wondered what everyone’s preferred choice of pain relief is. Or if anyone has any tips that...
I'm 2 days post treatment however, my burns are unreal. I'm in tears most days, mainly evenings when tiredness has well and truly kicked in and doesn't help either. I have cavalin (barrier cream) flamigel, flaminel forte, another cream with the silver...
Currently on day #30 (part way through week #5,my final week of radiotherapy). Started having fluctuating temperatures, so had to go to the Emergency Department. They admitted me. Spent 3 1/2 days in hospital in isolation, getting tests.Did chest x-ray...
Hi everyone, this web page is wonderful to ask question that need answered. Today 08/01/2022I received a letter to go for a ( NM whole Body PET/CT FDG Scan.) ive already had my MRI and CT, biopsy and bloods, the consultant has yet to confirm I have...
Hi: I was wondering if anyone who had anal cancer that spread to their inguinal lymph nodes (groin) could feel that they were still enlarged following treatment or if they found another enlarged node. I had 33 radiation treatments with chemo and it...
Yesterday, I finished day 10 out of 28 days of Chemoradiotherapy for anal cancer and today I've been experiencing some really dark brown, almost blackish vaginal discharge. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this and is it the radiotherapy...
I've been finding it hard to describe the pain I am experiencing, as a lot of it feel like 'new types' of pain, different to what I've experienced at other times. I'd be interested to know if others have found good ways to describe pain, or know of any...
Hi I think I have been sent a scan appointment too soon, I thought scans were 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. I finished treatment 9 April, have my first scan mid July, and the next scan early in Sept, not sure why ohter than the nurse said some people...
Hi this morning when wiping I felt a lump. On my investigation it’s definitely a lump - previously before treatment I couldn’t even feel a lump. Oh my god I am stressing out. Have left a message for my cancer nurses. can’t even speak with hubby as he...
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