Hi everyone,
Apologies I’ve been absent for a few days but I’ve been visiting family & my mum has ended up in hospital after a fall at home.
Anyway… I’ve noticed a few posts concerning longer-term side effects & I see that Irene75359 has already posted a link for the Pelvic Radiation Disease Association, there’s some great information there & some personal accounts that many of you may relate to also.
I can only speak for myself but I’ll be eternally grateful for the treatment I received as I’m now cancer free & classified as ‘cured’ & at 5 years out I’ve only been left with minimal longer term side effects but I know that some of you are much earlier on in your journeys & haven’t been quite so lucky so I urge you to take a look on the website. Also ask your GP’s/practice nurse for information about the Bowel & Bladder service in you locality. As I say I am 5 years post treatment now & have only been made aware of both of these services in recent months.
Nicola
Nicola, I am so sorry to hear about your Mum, I do hope she recovers quickly and well.
Irene xx
Thanks Jaycee12 , ridetbred & Irene75359 , mum had dislocated & fractured her ankle, she had surgery yesterday pm to screw everything back in place & will hopefully be home in a day or so, non-weight baring for 6 weeks at least, my poor dad who’s 87 is going to have to nail her down to keep her still!! She’s usually a very independent & pretty active 81 year old!
Nicola
Oh dear, your Dad will have his work cut out! Mind you, I remember ringing to ask my 89 year-old Dad how he and Mum were coping in the cold, and he said he had been out shovelling the path clear of snow (at 6am in the morning) and his neighbours' on both sides too. He and my Mum were active and kept busy all their lives and I am sure that contributed to their longevity. x
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007