I’m into my 4th week post treatment & nearly healed skin wise but very sensitive to clothing & itchy still. I know everyone heals at different rates but wonder if/when others found they were able to drive again after treatment? I can sit but tend to lie...
I'm fighting in my mind on what type of cancer I tell people I have. Family knows I have anal cancer a couple friends but that it. I feel uncomfortable telling people I have anal cancer...even though everyone has an anus. What do all of you tell people...
Hi all, so I’ve been having all the symptoms of going through the menopause since finishing my treatment and after seeing the gynaecologist I’ve been advised to start HRT. I decided to go for the patches and applied my first one on Tuesday, online...
Hello Everyone. I completed my chemoradiation last November and have been attending the 3 monthly reviews, my last one being on 31st July this year. Diagnosis all good. I mentioned to the consultant that I was still experiencing a few abdominal pains...
Hi everyone the 2023 Anal Cancer Patient Summit will take place on 21st October 4pm BST. It is free to attend and you can register via the Anal Cancer Foundation website, I don't think the forum allows links so I can't post directly. I hope many of you...
Hi All I've posted previously with my story. Post treatment which was Dual therapy Radiotherapy with chemo tablets. Ended 27th Feb. During the 4 month wait for MRI to see if treatment worked I noticed another growth. MrI and more biopsies Confirmated...
Good morning all. I’m happy it’s a tad cooler today where I live as the heat was really zapping up all energy I had. My oncologist put me on a system which enables you to see your booked appointments and history of scans etc. You can also send messages...
Hi just had my MRI today ti see if the treatment worked! Still got another 2 weeks to wait for the results to say I’m anxious is an understatement!! im scared it hasn’t worked!
Morning ladies Just thought I’d put a quick update on as you were so kind and thoughtful before I had my op. I got home last night and my surgery went very well I’m pleased to say. My discharge letter says it was difficult surgery, but it was done...
I have been really low since completing treatment 8 weeks ago. Really stressing about the wait for follow up scans etc. In 6 weeks it is my birthday and my daughter is arranging a Spa Day for me and a few friends. She has asked if I am allowed a Spa Day...
