Today has been very busy , my first appointment with an oncologist she was lovely.
So Im T3 N1 M0 , my treatment will be 28 days of chemo radiation.
Treatment to start in 2/3 weeks firstly I need my scan for radiation and tattoos and another appointment for chemo ward and some checks.
I’d explained that I had join this group and already had some great information and tips.
The only shock was my treatment will not be at my local cancer centre as they dont have the anal specialists there. The centre I will be at is in the middle of Liverpool city centre and Im a nervous driver !!! They will arrange transport which is a big help.
Im relieved to have my plan.
Emma x
Hi Emma,
That’s brilliant news Emma and not too long to wait. 
It’s my first day today, I'm setting off about 10ish, chemo first and then my first radiotherapy session. My daughter is away on a school trip, she sent me a good luck message this morning and a ‘love you’ message, with her being a teenager I thought she’d forgotten! 
Wishing you all the very best Emma, let’s give this nasty thing a really good seeing to! Please keep me updated with how you’re getting on.
Sending you a big virtual hug. 
xx
Heres my timeline so far , In summary 12 weeks from investigative colonoscopy after GP felt mass inside bum to start of treatment . I think the longest wait Ive had between knowing more is 2 weeks . I was the same wanting to know the diagnosis and plan its a horrible wait but agree with other comments that you will feel more settled once you have a plan . I’ve started prep now purchased sitz bath and a upside down wash bottle , some floaty dresses and some epsom salts. They said today in my radiation prep it wont harm in starting to moisturise the skin now so its nice and soft for the radiation. Also downloaded some netflix films for the waiting around
colonoscopy- 23 april suspected piles & polyps
mri and ct scan - 29 april
meeting with local colorectal specialist - 16 may scc diagnosis
2 nd biopsy- 27 May
PET scan - 10 June
Head MRI - 17 June ( my PET scan showed a glow in my pituitary gland )
1 st appointment with oncologist- 28 June
Radiotherapy prep - today
heres 1 of my 3 tattoos for radiotherapy
big hugs x Emma
