Hi all my names angie I'm 57 married 3 girls and a grandson. I'm just looking for anyone on a similar journey. I was diagnosed about 2 weeks ago with anal cancer I haven't got my head around it yet. All I know is my bottom is killing me more since I had...
New here. Out of treatment 2 years, radiation therapy. Gay man. Questions about sexual after effects. Great to join you!
Hi all, Im Kayleigh, 36, diagnosed two weeks ago. No idea what I’m doing, just showing up to appointments and hoping for the best haha! im in a lot of discomfort at the moment as i have a growth that causes all sorts of issues when i have a bowel...
Hello I just wanted to say that I finished the treatment yesterday , wow what a journey it has been. Trying to rest as much as possible as it’s been exhausting, everyday getting to the hospital and back . I am so pleased that I managed to drive for...
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to say ‘hello’, I got my diagnosis on the 30th April, in the end it wasn’t a surprise, initially I was misdiagnosed. I already found this site very useful to read tips and advice from people who have been through the necessary...
Hi everyone It’s 11pm iv just been reading stuff from the hospital and found myself here, I’m not really sure how im feeling I thought I was ok but I don’t think I am ….. I just wanted to say hello
Hello all, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Anal Cancer in Oct 2021 and received Chemo Radiation treatment. All going well until today had my check up in which my Consultant has told me that he would like to see me in 3 months ( instead of the usual 6 month...
4.5 weeks after biopsy and so many scans I am so grateful I did the 60+ poo test as it’s picked up t2 anal squamous cancer. No idea of treatment yet except not surgery and last scan was Pet to check liver and lungs for suspicious dots? Based in SEKent...
Hello new to the chat forums as recently have been reading your posts on the forums for a couple of weeks now and only just found the courage to sign up as I found so much support being given to everyone on here , I thought this would definitely help...
Im new to the group and just want to say Hi to everyone. I found out 4 days ago I have anal cancer so my head is still spinning and Im looking at some information out there on the world wide web . I have another biopsy in a few days so they can grab a...
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