After putting off googling my news, and thinking why and how have I got this, I googled and found this group. How refreshing it is to feel able to talk about it. I’ve struggled telling people it’s anap l cancer and seeing the look on their faces so now I’ve just said it’s down below!!! I think it’s the stigma of having what my friend says as bum hole cancer that puts me off telling people. But hearing so many people on here talking openly about it has really helped me, along with tips about sitz toilets ( which I have just ordered ) and creams that might help. Ive had my MRI scan and PET scan and have my appointment on Tuesday to learn if it’s contained to that one area, and yes I’m a bit nervous but not as nervous as I was telling my two sons ( that tested my tear ducts ) that broke my heart along with an overwhelming feeling of guilt, to put them through this. I’m staying positive and reading comments on here has made me more positive, so thank you all and I wish you all the best with your journeys. Thank you for listening xx
yes, my oncologist frightened the life out of me, but in actual fact it was not too bad. I guess they prepare you for it to be really harsh then if it's not you are pleasantly surprised, but if it is you are in the right head place .
Hello Maljay
A warm welcome to the forum that you would rather not be a part of. However, it is the best place to come for tips and coping strategies and I can see you have already had lots of those.
And you certainly don't owe anyone a detailed explanation of your illness, it is absolutely your own business. But it comes under 'GI cancer' if that helps.
I am keeping everything crossed that Tuesday goes well and please let us know how you get one. And we are always here to help support if your need it.
Irene xx
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