Hi, It’s been a while since I have been on here. Sorry for being so absent when you have all been so busy. My treatment ended mid February, one week after my 61st birthday. Strangely enough I didn’t do anything to celebrate my big day. My day out...
Morning All, Just wondered if anyone had been away on holiday post treatment and could recommend a credible Insurance company that they have used. Thanks guys :-)
I came across this amazing online shop that sells all sorts of great things for leaky people. I ordered some interlabial pads for £12 and you get 4 reusable washable pads in the shape of a large teardrop. The amazing thing for me is that whenever I had...
I'm nearly 6 weeks out after treatment (HPV related, stage 3, lymph nodes 2, tumor size of 10 pence piece) and doing really well. I've had to go back to water-wipes because my poor butt got too sore. I'm still largely following fodmap protocol re diet...
Hi amazing people After months I had the call I had been waiting for from our local Anal Cancer MacMillan nurse that treatment has been successful! Phew! Then found out a lady I met at a Harmony Therapy Trust meeting has just been diagnosed with the...
Hi , I completed my treatment Jan 8 th . I’m doing pretty well all healed up and bowels not too bad . I take 1/2 sachet of Laxido daily to avoid constipation . During treatment I developed piles , I still have them . Should I be worried that they haven...
Hi all - has anyone had a successful claim on critical illness insurance for AC? My policy states the following (see below) but does not list SCC as being covered - i'm worried that they may say it is skin cancer. Does anyone have any experience in this...
Hi all I'm after a bit advice .. I have 6 days left of my 28 days (yippppeee).. Yesterday I missed an appointment with a nurse due to a mix up to discuss dilators..they are going to re arrange for next week before my treatment ends.. I'm feeling...
Hi All. I am now 2 months post treatment, generally feel ok. I have started to exercise again running and working out at home. Which i have missed more than ever, as stopped whilst having treatment. This since treatment has been a massive mental escape...
Hi lovely people.. Hope you are all getting through today as best you can.. I'm after a little advice really.. For 2 weeks post treatment the pain was awful.. just as doctor said..I didn't leave my bed other than to use toilet. This week I'm starting...
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