I have had a apr op and was left with a stoma colostomy on the left hand side of my tummy , I had complications and had to have another emergency op to have a ileostomy which is on the right hand side of tummy . All was well and I was on they way to recovery...
Hi everyone after my good news recently I’ve been suffering with a chest infections just about to finish my third lot of antibiotics and steroids which really helped. But I can feel it coming back, my chest is more tight, funny taste in my mouth I’m so...
So today (21st March) was Anal Cancer Awareness Day! Was anyone aware?
I am so relieved/shocked to be typing these words!!!!…… 95% successful with the outcome. I won’t need a stoma bag WOW I had convinced myself I was needing one and was waiting to hear those words!! I’ve had my results Ct scan which is CLEAR, MRI my consultant...
It's been a year since my treatment. Got CAT scans a week ago, blood work yesterday and tomorrow.....TADA! The o'l man and I meet with my oncologist to get the results of the scans. I'm preternaturally calm about it all. It's not really confidence—I just...
Hi all, I just wanted to say a few words about my feelings about anal cancer and recovery. After attending a course on well being after cancer, provided by a local cancer charity who have been great in motivating those with life after cancer treatment...
Hi - my treatment finished at the end of June and I was told in November 2022 that the cancer had gone. I only had the chemo/radiation and no surgery. Now, four months later, I am experiencing blood from my backside again. I'm due to see the oncologist...
Hi All, Good news today went for my 6 month MRI scan results today and it was all clear - phew! I have been so anxious as my appointment back at my local hospital came through 5 weeks after the scan far too long a wait i think! I was given an internal...
So in the spirit of all the really helpful posts and replies that have been on the forum, I need some advice. I haven't had intercourse with my husband for about 15 months since my radiotherapy/chemo started. In the early days, nothing was further from...
Hi everyone. my last post was about scan anxiety I wanted to update and get advice as usual. I have found out today that I do have cancerous tumours on my liver. They think it is likely from the original anal cancer. My next steps are a biopsy to see...
