Hi everyone, my husband has recently undergone a huge operation to remove a tumour from his rectum. We got the diagnosis in March, after a colonoscopy and biopsies, MRI and CT scans. He originally went to the doctors as he was bleeding and they thought...
Day 3 of my diagnosis and I have no idea what the details are of my condition. I'm on an emotional roundabout with my sister by my side. I was born a positive thinker and a problem solver. This has completely thrown me, scared anxious and confused. I...
Hi, first post here! About to start treatment on 22/4 for my cancer, 5 1/2 weeks Chemoradiotherapy ️ I’ve read about using Strata gel for the sore skin, would those that used it recommend? And can I ask do you put it actually on your anus and all around...
Hi My name is Gill8 and recently diagnosed with anal SCC had all the scans etc; biopsies and been told it’s T2 N1 M0, affecting the immediate lymph nodes so starting chemo/radiotherapy at the end of this month for 5.5 weeks and I am terrified with the...
Hi I am new to this forum after a google search . I am 10 weeks post treatment in Australia ( I am originally from UK) for Anal SCC . I have my 3 month MRI & PET end of this month to see if the science has worked. Treatment was tough I will not lie -...
Hello everyone. Although my diagnosis of Anal Cancer (squamous cell carcinoma)was back in 2020 I have not posted before. Briefly at diagnosis T4 N1 MO. Successful 28 sessions radiotherapy. June 2021 mets to lung. (Assumed to be Mets it’s a squamous...
Just found this site and have been reading some posts which are truly helpful in terms of creams, apparatus, etc. I’m starting 7 weeks radiation tomorrow (April 22) with four days of chemo to start and then another four days chemo in the fifth week...
Just wanted to say hi to everyone. I was diagnosed with stage 4 anal cancer last June which had already spread to liver by then and now to to a couple of lymph nodes. I've had 6months of chemo and start on radiotherapy tomorrow, feeling apprehensive as...
I have just heard on my way home this evening (15th April 2024) that Radio 5 live were doing a report on anal cancer on their Drive show which starts at 4pm. A lady was comng on to talk about her experience of it as she had gone to doc after hearing Deborah...
Hi ive been diagnosed with anal cancer - stage 3/4, also have 3 lesions on my liver and am having a MRI on Thursday. It’s been suggested I have a defunctioning stoma before I start treatment. Has anyone else got similar? Thank you
