Hi - over the last 5-6 weeks I have been unable to walk far or sit for long due to really sore Vagina and a feeling of prolapse! It all started as healing from RT so never really got past that last part of soreness! A GP said severe prolapse and referred...
Hi, I had the chemo and radio treatment 4 years ago and got the all clear. In May this year I started excreting mucus so I was sent for a sygmoidoscopy and after that an MRI. I saw the oncologist 2 weeks ago who confirmed I have abnormal cells on the...
Hello everyone I had my MRI scan just over a week ago and have my follow up appointment on 1st. I am obviously keeping everything crossed that the surgery and treatment has done a good job and taken away this beastly cancer A little part of me is...
Hi everyone! I’m 5 weeks post treatment, the first week was horrendous but then I started to turn the corner, and I’ve been using the lovely plastic pink friends!!! I’m on the 3rd size up now. I’ve tried to have sex twice in the past 2 weeks but it’s...
Hi everyone, After getting my all clear a couple of weeks ago I’ve just been to the toilet and had blood again. I’m trying not to freak out and will give my team a ring on Monday but is this something anyone else has experienced? I’m hoping it’s just...
So this afternoon my GP called me at 3:10pm and asked me to be at the surgery for a 3:20pm appointment… I’d made an online request early that morning (non urgent) to see them about a cough I’ve had for 6 months. Well less of a cough more of a constant...
Can I ask for peoples experiences of returning to work after chemoradiation. Im 4 weeks post treatment. I have a very supportive employer and theres no rush to go back . i have a desk job so not physically demanding. how long after treatment did you...
So today I was discharged from the hospital - 5 years, can't quite believe it. I've cried a lot this morning, a real proper mix of emotions. Obviously thrilled and feel like I want to shout it from the rooftops - but time has moved on, people have moved...
Hello, I have had a confirmed diagnosis of Stage 3 anal cancer with secondary sites in my lymph nodes in my groin, 2 weeks ago and I’m starting chemotherapy and radiotherapy in 2 days. I am already in considerable pain with the tumours and I am terrified...
Hi personal question ane have called the cancer care Line as I am worried. I am mid week six post treatment and everything is so much better, except my Vagina is very shallow and when checking for healing, as advised my by specialist nurse, I can see...
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