Hello Everyone! I was just diagnosed and probably will start treatment in a few weeks. I’ve been reading through all the threads and it’s been a comfort although I am afraid of the radiation treatments and the pain that will come along with it. Besides...
Hi all, I was diagnosed last week with Anal Squamous Carcinoma, I had a telephone call from the colorectal nurse to tell me and also that I have been referred to Addenbrookes hospital, I have since been told that my case is on their MDT for 7th September...
Hello, this is my first post so my introduction after reading yours to try and understand what I am about to start and also to help anyone after me with a rough timeline. This is my second cancer treatment as I was diagnosed with grade 4 breast cancer...
Hello, I'm trying to get my head in a good place to get to grips with what is for me, a new cancer. I've already gone through endometrial and this Xmas reached the 5-year survival marker. Then this popped up. I'm honestly overwhelmed and very apprehensive...
Hello i have just joined this group. I was diagnosed with Anal cancer in June and due to start my chemoradiotherapy treatment next week. I also have Crohn’s disease which has been an added complication, and because of this had an illeostomy 7 weeks...
Hello, I was diagnosed in January 2025 after having symptoms of a continual cough, weight loss, tiredness followed by blood in my stools. By March, I was in having five and a half weeks of chemoradiotherapy. However, by my next scan in September it...
Hi all, I’m currently over stage 4 anal cancer. I had tumours in my anal canal and a colostomy for 2 years. And a reversal that has created a large hernia As I suffer bowel incontinence DO I HAVE ANOTHER COLOSTOMY? will they repair the hernia first...
Hi Everyone Its our day today. Hope everyone is doing ok whatever stage of the journey they are in. Hugs to all. Xx
I had another 3 month checkup yesterday and the consultant said that the digital examination was all ok. Last year he told me I had some tiny cracks in the pelvis caused by the radiation, but after the latest MRI, I now have a fracture. This now explains...
Hi everyone, I woke up this morning and decided to look at this community and have been reading so many of your supportive and helpful comments, I decided to say hello! Mum has had a rocky few years, losing my Dad and being left in the family home...
