Hi Everyone I should have had my 3 month scan last Friday but the machine had broken down so that will now be on 3 July. I thought I was ok but lately my stomach has been feeling like I've ate loads of rotten fruit and it's fermenting inside. The gas...
So, on my latest trip to A+E yesterday, I experienced a new response to my cancer diagnosis from another nurse, this time a male one. When asked during assessment what type of cancer I had, I responded quietly, 'it's anal', to which he quite firmly replied...
Hi all Hope you are all doing as well as your can and I know the group will support you throughout.. As you all know I got the all clear on 3rd June for the AC scans which is absolutely wonderful..he said cancer was gone but lots of scare tissue....
Hey everyone! It’s been awhile since I’ve checked in. I am finishing my 4th week of treatment and things have been fairly smooth up until 2 days ago. I developed a stinging sensation in my vaginal area that especially burns when peeing. It feels just...
Hi, I am just over 2 years post treatment. I still get occasional bleeding when I pass a firm poo. My most recent bowel screening came back as positive to blood, & I have been advised to have a colonoscopy. I had a CT scan in April, which was clear...
Dear lovely community, I have read through a lot of the messages on the forum and have come across several people saying that the body is never the same again after treatment and you get used to a 'new normal'. My treatment was 5.5 weeks of radiotherapy...
Hiya Thank you all for your support on here.. Had my results today with oncologist and I'm cancer free ..yay.. Im being referred to a specialist nurse for my pelvic pain..but im starting pelvic floor exercises and strength training tomorrow.. ...
Hello! how many women here had hair loss and did in we’d a topper or wig? I already have fine thin hair so deciding which way to go! Also how long until it grew back ? Thank you! ewagirl
Hello All Just wondering what people’s experience of surveillance has been like & if theirs has differed from the recommended guidelines? I’m now (very gratefully) in year 2 (with a complete response to treatment so far) & appreciate surveillance...
Hi lovely people I'm 3 months post treatment and the pain and pressure down below has come back with a vengeance.. I know i have read that pelvic radiotherapy can cause this.. has anyone else experienced this? I'm seeing oncologist on 3rd June for...
