Hi, I'm waiting for treatment to start for stage 4 AC and I'm looking for advice about nail health. For years I've been having gel nails at the salon every 3 weeks and would like to continue as my own nails are very weak. I know it sounds a bit vain but...
Hi everyone - I’m six months post treatment - it’s flown by. Relatively smooth recovery but I’ve started with cystitis over the past few weeks - it’s not the same as a UTI but I have more frequency some urgency and pain and struggling to fully empty my...
Have never been on chats like this so I’m very new to this ! I just wondered if there was anyone with any similar experience of this, I would be very grateful for any advice ! So I Have had APR SURGERY with stoma after radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment...
Hello again Just out of surgery and the pelvic nodes flagged on the PET, have been removed. Had a quick chat with the surgeon and he has confirmed they looked suspicious, but he could not see further spread. Two weeks and I will have the results. I...
Hello! Has anyone tried using the above therapies post pelvic radiation to help with healing? I am 49 and keen to do what I can to support recovery... Willow26
Hi - I had the results of my 4th year MRI today. The specialist nurse said there is no evidence of recurrence of disease. However, the radiologist report said that there is inflammation, previously seen but not reported on. The nurse is taking this to...
Hi everyone. My PR finished 26/11, off all pain relief by 10/12. Lasting effects were lethargy/fatigue, weak leg muscles, still off my old fave foods, still hurts with BM. BUT the reason I am here is to ask about vaginal dilation advice. I was given the...
Hi I finished my treatment 4 wks ago & tbh I feel great , still get tired but not like before , no pain , the only effects are having ti get to the loo quick but that’s gone down to usually just 1st thing in the morning , but jeez im farting constantly...
Hi, I completed my treatment at the end of August. My 3 month scan showed partial response. I have my 6 month scan in a couple of weeks. I am sick with worry as I have started to feel things again and know if the 6 month scan doesn't show complete response...
Morning everyone , I have been told by GP to try the low fodmap diet which some of you have successfully tried . it’s a minefield trying to get the ingredients together so I’m working on the ones I know . the problem I have is trying to put weight...
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