Hey guys... had my treatment planning today. Wasn't actually prepared for it as didn't realise the scan and positioning tattoos were being done at this appointment. Can't lie, I went to pieces on that table. Felt so vulnerable and overwhelmed with people...
I was diagnosed with T2 N0 Anal SCC HPV + and completed the Nigro Treatment Protocol in the states which involves chemo (oral and infusion) and 6 weeks of radiation similiar to the rest of the participants in this forum. I completed treatment on 12/24...
Haven’t started the chemo radiation but son is graduating college in June ( 13-16 is trip). Obviously I really want to attend this and have plans etc, any advice or thoughts? just diagnosed and still getting all scans etc, did tell the nurse navigator...
Well day 1 has arrived. went to the Beatson Oncology Centre this morning for 9am. 1st thing was my PICC line insertion. LA was a bit stingy but OK. Getting the line in was painless. Next stop at 11 was The McMillan Day Case Centre for my Chemo infusion...
Newly diagnosed. Don’t know stage yet but they will for sure do chemo radiation for 6 weeks. Still in the freak out stage.
Hello! Seems like a few of us here are all marching up the hill somewhat together! How lovely! Haha the trip no one signed up for and got selected for anyway! wondering what to expect at new PT appointments— I go Wednesday- radiation am then blood...
Have had scans, current plan is meeting with cancer center next Wednesday ( both radiation and chemotherapy). Mildly enlarged imagual lymph nodes and small lesion internal anal canal. So based on that it’s looking like stage 3b as much as I can see...
Hi, I'm feeling a bit alone right now... it's late and don't want to bother people. I had my diagnosis around 5 weeks ago, after approximately 2 years of symptoms and being told 'internal hemorrhoids'. It's been a long time coming. So now I've had...
My biopsy was on 31st Jan. The surgeon saw it and said, "Its cancer... Its big, its hard and its angry." I'll never forget those words. I did 'chase' the appointments for my CT and MRI by calling every morning to fill in for a cancellation and was able...
On May 14, 2024 I was diagnosed with anal cancer that had spread to lymph node(s) in my right groin area. I was treated according to the Nigro Protocol with 33 rounds of radiation and 2 rounds of 96-hour straight chemo. My first PET scan after treatment...
