Hi all, srghhh I feel like my recurrence anxiety is taking over my life. I’m booked to go to Disney world in May and I have my 9 month check up in 2 weeks. I’m terrified and over thinking everything. I’ve found that I’ve had a new anxiety for each scan...
Hello all, So I’m now 8 months post treatment and although I had a period during my treatment they stopped immediately after that. The last couple of weeks I’ve had a low ache and then this evening some bleeding has appeared (definitely vaginal...
Hi everyone! I am now almost 5 years. since being diagnosed with anal cancer. I had 28 days of chemoradiation and at my last appointment was told no recurrence and everything was fine. I will always be very grateful to our wonderful NHS. Last year...
Interesting article in the DM today regarding a blood test that can see if our type of cancer may return… https://mol.im/a/10773277
Hi everyone, I’ve just read this elsewhere & thought I’d post for you to have a read if you’d like to. I related so much & it explained what receiving a cancer diagnosis was like for me & subsequent treatment & thereafter. I’m sure some of you can relate...
Hi everyone I have had treatment for stage 1 anal cancer and finished successful treatment last July. I have recently started to have mucus discharge from my bottom..especially after passing wind!! I feel really embarrassed to ask if anyone else has...
Me again! I'm trying to prepare for when treatment starts, although I don't have a date yet. I have already bought a sitz bath. Someone on here mentioned 'boxer' knickers/pants. I've googled these but they all look quite tight, and I imagine something...
I’ve only just joined the group; having read through some of the info I should have done it months ago. I am fortunate to have just got the all clear following anal cancer, however I am still suffering from an anal fissure which has given me a lot of...
Hi I was diagnosed with bowel cancer on December 24th 2021 and have just finished my radiotherapy and start my chemotherapy in a few weeks getting a few side affects at the moment not too pleasant looking for some cheering up x
Hi. I am looking for information. I start my chemoradiotherapy on the 25th April. Absolutely shitting myself. But I'm here tonight asking for advice. I dont want to suffer with a right sore butt from the radiotherapy as I have 2 kids that I need to worry...
