I went for a very rare visit to the Colorectal Clinic on Wednesday, when asked if I had any problems, I explained that my bottom was very painful after sitting for a while, which I’m doing more of as I’m waiting for my second hip replacement! Doctor examined...
Having serious difficulty doing a wee. I feel like I need to go all the time and nothing apart from a dribble comes out. It’s so painful like a bruised horror cystitis type feeling but much more painful. anyone else experienced this?
Dear everyone. Sorry it has been a belated response to all your supportive and kind messages As you say doctors can only guide so far and when I saw my own gp on Monday this week he said he was happy to keep me on the current medication I've started...
I finished chemoradiation treatment Sep 2022 after a T2N1M0 diagnosis. I may have to move abroad for work soon. Anyone have any experience of how the aftercare works if you move? Thanks
Hi Everyone I really hope that you are all finding your way through this time day by day. I apologise for having not been on here for a while. Treatment started 8th November at the wonderful Singleton Hospital in Swansea One off Mitomicyn chemotherapy...
Hi a y advise or thoughts please - has anyone experienced increased or worsening of day/night flushes after chemo radiotherapy. I’ve been having them several times a day and night. Family are making comments how cold they are because I have to have the...
So I Rang my specialist nurse as worried about how I’m feeling she thinks I’m struggling with anxiety. Shes sending out a blood form to test my iron etc. she says it’s not the medication causing shaking, intense headaches, dizziness lightheaded etc it...
Dear all - I posted this in the other forum for radiotherapy and it was suggested I also post it here. I know I am not alone in late effects but am wondering if one just soldiers on... Its difficult to know! I also don't want to frighten newcomers!...
Hello everybody, it's a very long time since I was on here - I hope you're all as well as can be expected. The reason for my silence is that my pain has just gone on and on and having tried many different prescribed painkillers, ie Gabapentin, Pregabalin...
Good morning everyone… I would just like to take the opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas, I know some are at the beginning of their journey which we all know can be a very dark place & some will be in the midst of their treatment again as we...
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