Done this past Thursday. To my dismay, she took THREE biopsies (we'd hoped for 'none') as she said the surface wasn't as smooth as she'd hoped. The numbing kept me in good shape for the last few days, but this morning I'm in an awful lot of pain again...
Hi – from the US… I’m 3 weeks past treatment and doing well EXCEPT for anal itching. Was prescribed 2.5% Hydrocortisone last week and have tried every over-the-counter treatment I could find. But the itching remains! Anyone else have this issue and...
So, I’ve had my first chemo this week, carboplatin and paclitaxin on Tuesday for anal cancer. Also had an overnight stay in the local hospital due to passing blood clots on Thursday. Is it right that I feel so shattered and lethargic? Will this improve...
I start chemo tomorrow and I’m going to try the cold cap. Silly question but, can I still wear my glasses or is the cap so tight that it’s not possible? Been really calm since my diagnosis but absolutely lost it last night, family were brilliant but know...
Feeling Angry It’s just over 18 months since I finished treatment. To say it’s been a roller coaster since, is an understatement, I’ve had more scans, scares, broken bones and issues than I did before the treatment started, however I remain cancer...
Hi, My mums chemo cycle is day 1,8,15 and then a week offz this is likely to last 6 months. and as you will all know this also means pre-chemo blood tests every week except the week off! We have a few days booked at Center Parcs (arranged pre-diagnosis...
Hi Guys. Hope you are all having a great week and that things are going well for you? Sorry I haven't been in touch recently I've been focusing all my attention on healing and repairing. There are still days when I suffer with groin pain. Going to...
I think I've asked before, but does anyone have any wonderful ideas on how to sit for any length of time, on a painful bottom? I'm not able to move around much, waiting for second hip replacement, but oh dear, my poor bum! It's 3 years since treatment...
Hi, I had posterior exenteration surgery 3 years ago and while sitting has been an issue since and I use a donut cushion to ease the discomfort (Does any one else with a Barbie bum need this?). However about 6 months ago I stated to get pain in my...
I was told at outset that I had been diagnosed with anal cancer “by size”. Stage 4 cancer usually means it has spread widely but I have also been told that so far they have found no sign of spreading, Will take this up with the consultant when I next...
