Just over 5 years ago after being diagnosed with anal cancer I discovered this site which was extremely helpful to me.
This week I had my final hospital appointment with my wonderful Consultant who gave me the all clear.
I am extremely grateful to him and to all the people who have contributed here which I found immensely helpful.
all the best to you all, keep persevering, and it will all be well in the end!
Beryl
I was diagnosed with anal cancer and Pagets disease, I don't know which came first.
it took several months before anyone seemed to recognise it but eventually I had my treatment at Weston Park hospital in Sheffield. I had 28 days of radiotherapy and 28 of a chemo tablet. I was told I was given a high dose of treatment as it was so rare. I did well with the treatments but was extremely sore for ages afterwards. I still use Sudocrem daily.
It's amazing how soon you forget the bad parts but I'm so grateful to have seen my grandchildren grow into young adults, something I feared wouldn't happen when first told I had cancer!
Thanks Carole, that's the first time I've seen anyone reply who went to Weston Park.
My Consultant is at Northern General Colorectal Deoartment. Good luck to you xx
Congratulations Beryl (Yorkshire OAP), that’s wonderful news. Thank you for posting this & offering others hope.
Nicola
Thank you Beryl I go to Weston Park for my 3 month scan results on Friday so fingers crossed. My consultant is at Rotherham Hospital xx
Thank you so much for returning and updating us all with your wonderful news - have a long long happy life!
Irene x
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