Hello, I’m so pleased I’ve found somewhere where I can read about anal cancer, and people who have been through/going through it. my beautiful mum had her diagnosis yesterday, and things are moving fast. she’s been told she’s only have radiotherapy, and...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Anal Cancer yesterday. Lots of scans booked next week and I had a suspicious lesion surgically removed a week and half ago. A bit of a rough ride as my stitches broke Tuesday and has left me with a large wound to heal...
Hi all Ive been diagnosed as having anal SCC. I am having my CT and MRI this thursday. Then MDT is on Tuesday. I’m scared. I’m scared of getting results that are not good. I’m scared of getting chemo. I’m a retired head&neck surgeon’s secretary and...
Hi, I was told I have anal cancer 16/12/24 after colonoscopy. I have had mri, pet and ct scans and an examination and biopsy under general anthestetic and not heard anymore. I am in agony, the painkillers are not touching the pain, does anybody else suffer...
Hi group :) I had my AC diagnosis in June having had a second surgery (first in Feb) then discovering from biopsies it was HPV /SCC treatment unfortunately didn’t start until end September and was 6 weeks radiotherapy/chemotherapy (included lymph node...
Just got my diagnosis yesterday, and it's been overwhelming looking at all the discussions about anal cancer. I am pretty anxious, to be honest, particularly about all the incontinence comments. Two questions: 1) does everyone have incontinence/uncontrollable...
Hi I’m new to the group just been told I’ve got a tumour at end of rectum 25mm infiltrated and hard to feel .Had mri and ct scans appointment on 28th January .Very worried
Just wanted to thank the wonderful group that reached out to me with information love and encouragement. Moms 1st Chemo day was yesterday and unfortunately after taking all her pills and mentally prepping herself she showed up and due to a fire in the...
Hi, this is my first time here, I hope you can help with any tips to help my mum who was diagnosed in December and stated radiotherapy this week. Her main issues are with discomfort on her bottom area. I have bought her a sitz bath. Should she be applying...
Hi everyone I'm new here and apologize in advance for the long post. My otherwise healthy 80 year old supermom was diagnosed with Anal cancer in late November. Plan was chemo radiation therapy. Then PET scan and MRI showed 2 lung nodules. Fine needle...
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