I’ve had an appointment with my Oncologist and a planning scan was booked for this Friday but since then it’s been changed to an Oncology clinical meeting at a different time, why would that happen, I had blood tests done the other day could something...
Hiya, has anyone tried these seats after pelvic radiotherapy? I have bookd a consultation to see if it is worth it, mainly to supplement pelvic floor exercises and to hope to ward off future late developing bladder incontinence. I had to fill in a questionnaire...
Hi all i thankfully found this forum before I started my treatments on 7th April. I am now in the home stretch with two days left of treatment. Thank you for all of the wise and caring recommendations I received in those early days. I was so worried...
Morning all, saw oncologist yesterday having marker CT scan tomorrow and MRI scan on Friday, start treatment on the 26 th of May! Will be so glad to get this show on the road! Felt so relieved as for no reason was worried sick about Pet CT scan result...
Starting treatment soon, any recommendations for comfy cushion for car ? Just in case a little tender, many thanks xx
Hi all l had stage 3 advanced anal cancer l went through my treatment of chemoradiation its been 8 months ago but im still getting side effects of low energy,sharp little headaches they dont happen every day and backache should l be worried or is this...
Hi all! I’m in a tizz. I had my 6th HRA on Monday of last week. My previous 5 have all gone like clockwork, to the extent I pretty much know exactly what my recovery days will look like without fail. Lucky I know! Clearly too confident, this time...
Hi, like you all, don’t really want to be here, but great to be able to share fears and support others. I was first referred to hospital in March after like so many other people being treated for piles. Consultant I saw, after examining me, sent me for...
Hi only 2 days of treatment left and pleased to get to the end. I know I've still got a long way to go but have a holiday booked in September that was booked before my diagnosis. Has anyone got tips on booking holiday insurance please. My normal company...
Hello, new here. My mum has diagnosed with Anal Squamous cell carcinoma and metacised to her liver. We have her appointment to find out when treatment starts on Thursday. Can anyone let me know the basics of looking after Mum, Do's and Don'ts or any other...
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