Some good news to share!

That’s good to hear you’re doing well & that you’re over the chest infection! I’m good too thanks just waiting on my latest MRI results, we all know what that’s like!! I had clear CT results in December so hoping this will bring the same news. 

Following the first couple of scans post treatment I’ve always only ever been on annual scans, this seems to be the norm if you’re NED, I’ve always been told by both my oncologist & surgeon the important test for recurrence of Anal cancer is physical examination (DRE). Mention it to your nurse but if you’re not experiencing any problems then it’s possible you’ll now be on annual scans. It’s a little unnerving at first but you’ll soon settle into the routine I’m sure. 

Nicola

Thanks Nicola, I did see the surgeon in January and he did  a rectal examination, I thought it was because of the cyst I have there, I didn't realise it was normal, cyst or no cyst! I'm a bit uncomfortable after sitting for too long but I suppose that's to be expected!  You've put my mind at rest Nicola, as usual! It's good to know that there's always someone on here with the answer!

Glad to know you're fine too, but it's nerve-racking just waiting for results! Thank goodness for this site!  Thanks again Nicola,

Moira x

Awww that’s fantastic news ️

Wow!! I'm so pleased for you, this is just amazing and brings so much hope to people. Enjoy the bubbly and lie in!! 

I've literally just been googling survivor stories and loosing all hope myself, its been hard to find anything for anal cancer but there is light at the end of the tunnel and you've got there!!! 

Xxx

That's brilliant, and gives those of us who are behind you some cause for optimism too!!

That’s fantastic news

I was diagnosed advanced stage 4 N1, anorectal cancer, squamous carcinoma in the anus and a 7cm tumour in my rectum, just about to start my treatment on the 21st of Feb there is hope for us all ️ x