Hi I'm Anne from Manchester ,
After a diagnosis firstly of Haemorrhoids. Then changing hospitals to fingers I have a T3 Anal Cancer.
I've had all the scans . Biopsy today in groin, but they are pretty sure it's only in Pelvis area.
Start treatment the 19th May. 1 Chemo canula, them 28 days radio therapy, and Chemo tablets.
Any advice on products and care will be gratefully received.
Thanks
Hi Anne,
welcome, but sorry you’ve joined us!
I too was told I had haemorrhoids for ages, do GP’s need more training??
Anyway I finished my treatment yesterday, so am glad to have got that done, it’s been exhausting and taken over my life! I’ve got the worse bit coming apparently, and it is quite uncomfortable but the days go quickly once you’re in a routine
id advise loads of moisturising, I used Aveeno , at least twice a day and start now,
Look at buying a sitz bath for soothing later on,
look at getting some cotton boxers shorts with no seams!
Lots of easy food in freezer
ginger biscuits
A a few good books and films
prioritise yourself, sleep when you need to
hope everything goes smoothly for you
Sue
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