I have my post treatment scans looming end of next week and all I can think about is… what if it’s not worked? what if it’s still there? what’s nexts? can i physically and mentally face anymore treatment? I worry about my job as I have been qualified...
Hi All Firstly I just want to say thank you to everyone who contributes here. I haven't actively posted in a long time however I do watch from afar at times and you have all given me and so many others I'm sure so much comfort and advice while passing...
Hi - I am week 4 post treatment and had my Consultant meeting yesterday - I didn’t ask a few things but did give honest feedback! My hand nails have lifted from the nailbeds and are awful looking - any tips for these? Dr R said stress, aLeo could be...
Evening! I last commented on how sore my bits were - I’m so glad I don’t have to go to hospital every day and have them horrible chemo tablets!!! I’m really suprised and happy how my side effects are just one week after it’s finished and I feel like I...
My previous post tells my journey Chemo now stopped after 3 1/2 cycles Ct scan shows Chemo not working and cancer growing and spreading whilst I was on it! Devastated is an understatement! Next plan. B, try another chemo C, apply for clinical...
Hi, I wondered if anyone else had experienced achy legs/arms (mainly legs). I’m 8 weeks post treatment (chemoradiation) and have been suffering for last few weeks. Seems to get worse in the afternoon/evening which affects my sleep. Never suffered when...
Hi everyone I must apologise for the length of time it has taken me to come back on this wonderfully supportive forum. I really hope that everyone is doing well and getting the crucial and selfless support that they require I continue to move on...
I’ve got 4 more radiotherapy sessions left and I’m really struggling with the pain down below! My bottom is incredible sore and my skin has now cracked, my lady bits are agony, sitting down, drying myself after going for a wee is so uncomfortable. Has...
Hi all, sorry I've been away for so long, had so much to get my head around, anyhoo, im back
Good morning everyone! How do you cope? I’m just terrified about mentioning it to everyone. Firstly that you have cancer and then feeling you have to say anal cancer. There is such stigma attached to anything ‘bottom’ related. I am already severely immune...
