Hi… was diagnosed with anal cancer in January after thinking I just had stubborn piles for months. Various scans etc later thankfully no spread and due to have PIC next week with 6weeks radio starting week after plus 2 additional chemo sessions and a...
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Hi guys, I’ve just been newly diagnosed with Squamous Carcinoma of the Rectum. It’s a bit of a whirlwind at the moment. Had Biopsies, CAT scan, MRI with a PET scan scheduled for later in the week. Haven’t met with my consultant as yet, that’s scheduled...
Sorry, I really shouldn't be posting on here as I've yet to be diagnosed. After 3 months and a battery of tests I'm still no closer to an answer. I"m waiting for the next round of tests but it looks quite serious. I've just got to the stage where I just...
Hello , . If you wonder why someone from the Tennessee is in your community , its cause there is NO anal cancer online support groups in the US. Ive called the American Cancer Society .... none. I'm already benefitting from reading the threads , its reassuring...
I was diagnosed a few weeks ago with anal cancer, I start my treatment on 17th July. Getting more anxious as the date draws closer, but I suppose everyone felt like this. having a PICC fitted, so have been looking at covers, got mad spaniels so I...
Well I wish I'd been told about this forum, in all the bumph I had from hospital nothing about Anal Cancer groups. Nov 2022 I was told by a Gp I had a pile, went back couple weeks later, seen another gp and was referred urgent cancer referral. Seen...
Morning, I finished treatment on 1st March. After the initial recovery period, I naively thought I'd go 'back to normal'. Just wondered how long side-effects might go on for, or is it something I've to get used to - in for the long haul?
I have just been diagnosed and I am trying to connect with others who have the same thing
I've been hovering on the sidelines for a while. Finally plucked up the courage to say 'hello'......
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