To any lady out there who is losing hair because of chemo, I have five hats in summery colours (I never got round to wearing my wig) that I am happy to send on, just send me a PM with your address. I have quite a big head and these aren't in the least...
Hi I has anal cancer which went into remission in November 2021. Since then I have had issues with leakages and bowel sometimes feeling as though not emptied from radiation damage but was managing. They have now found cancer which is residue from the...
Hi Just wondered if anyone had submitted a Subject Access Request for all their info on cancer? Im in the process of getting one .. I believe it’s important to find out if your GP holds every document/scan/result that has been published. A full...
Hi. Its been about 3.5 years or so since my treatment for stage 3 AC that had also spread into 2 lymph nodes.( treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy) . I have just had my routine check up with my oncologist and after the dreaded examination I was...
So after my first visit to the MSK clinic last week, emails between my GP, the MSK clinic and me, I had a phone call today. I can't have the extracorporeal shock wave therapy. I am so disappointed. The reason is that I take Apixaban, an anti-coagulant...
Last year, an xray showed I had degenerative osteoarthritis in both hips. This had come on gradually since pelvic radiotherapy but rapidly getting worse. Last July, my GP referred me to a 'Triage Assessment clinic' where I would be examined and a decision...
Hi All, I was diagnosed with stage 4 incurable Anal Cancer with liver and lymph node involvement Poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma in Feb 25. i had a colostomy in March 25 followed by 6 rounds of Carboplatin and pacliataxol 3weeks on 1...
Hi hope everyone is doing ok. Just sharing as i thought this maybe of interest to some. I came across an app called 'alike' today. Ive had a quick look and from what i can see its sort of social media for people who have had a cancer diagnosis and whatever...
I had anal tumour 10 years ago and now suffering from bowel trouble and pain in both front and back passages. All tests clear but they say it's due to thickening and muscle waste. Was wondering if anyone else has same problems.
Hi all, well i am a very lucky one, I had my 3 month check and was told that the cancer has gone. Thank God. BUT, I still have some pain on bowel movement. does anyone else have the same? I am using sudocrem still, not sure how long I will need to do...
