Hello all, Well today was my last day as a patient at The Royal Marsden. I’ve finally made it to the 5 year mark I am officially discharged and cancer free. I was diagnosed in 2021 as T4 N2 M0 - Stage IIIC. (yup, just as far as you can go without...
Tomorrow I head into the last four days of radiation, which is exciting to think about. But I have to confess the last week or so the pain has been worse than anything I've experienced before. I won't bore you all with the specifics, other than to say...
Hello everyone I was wondering if anyone had any magic treatments natural or otherwise for severe bloating and gas. I am 12 weeks post treatment and am experiencing really painful bloating ....I look pregnant!! My stomach also makes lots of loud noises...
I had T2 N1 M0 diagnosed a year ago and treatment finished end of Jan 2026. My oncologist gave me a 75-80% chance of cure. Why is it that my brain finds it so much easier to focus on the 20-25% not being cured and that trying to be positive for the 75...
Hi everyone, I’ve not been on here for ages. To be honest I became very good at doom scrolling and couldn’t cope with anything than “happy” stories. I finished my chemoradiotherapy at the end of Jan 2026, has my first PET/CTMRI scans as all clear...
Another quick question! Are you naked at the bottom when having radiation & also I know they tattoo people for radiation? How can they tattoo your anus? Thanks Linda xx
Hi, my 1st appt at St James Oncology is next Tuesday so will be starting treatment very soon. This forum has been incredibly helpful for preparing & knowing what to expect. My question is, will I be able to work? I only work 1 day a week in a boutique...
Hi Five years post chemo radiotherapy and signed off at my treatment hospital in Addenbrookes which actually happened two years ago so under observation for three. I had a very bad skin reaction to a cream and triggered radiation dermatitis which caused...
Good afternoon everybody, I thought I would give a little update on Mum, and also just ask a couple of questions, which I’m sure you who have experienced this awful illness will be able to advise on. It’s now been 7 weeks since my Mum finished her last...
Tomorrow is my last day of radiation, and I’m excited to begin the recovery period in earnest. Right now I’d say the symptom that is the hardest for me is excruciating pain with every bowel movement. I’ve seen others describe it as trying to pass bits...
