Hello to all, I received my anal cancer diagnosis about two weeks ago and have my CT and PET scans for staging next week. I had a transanal excision first without any prior CT or PET scans which, now that I'm doing research, seems like the process was...
Hi. I’ve recently been diagnosed with anal cancer. It has spread up into my rectum and lymph nodes. The cancer was picked up because I was struggling to go to the toilet and had very painful haemorrhoids. So I went from constipation and piles to a cancer...
Hello all, I am new to this group and have received the diagnosis today. I want to be positive but find that very difficult at the moment. Any suggestions would be so appreciated. I am an older lady, with grandchildren and 2 children myself, although...
Hi all I’m new, I have been newly diagnosed with anal cancer, I have come to terms with it a little now. Reading how positive you all are and the positive outcomes has been great. in my case, before any treatment can start the doctors have advised...
Hi my name is linders, I was diagnosed with anal cancer October last year, and had a colostomy bag fitted in December. I started my radiation and chemo in Jan this year x they told me in June that the cancer was gone. But after an MRI scan in September...
hi I'm an older single woman and was diagnosed with AIN3 on 3rd October, following a biopsy. Fortunately for me CT scans and MRI plus examination under anaesthetic showed no internal growths in the lymph nodes or any where else. I am down for a second...
Newly diagnosed- what a shock. 65 not had any major health problems. Had been treated for haemorrhoids but knew something wasn’t quite right. Fast tracked, biopsy, CT, MRI, bloods, PET scan. Now have a chemo/radiotherapy plan with treatment starting next...
I am making a confession here... I have missed my first three month digital exam. I am approaching my six month exam and I'm not sure I am going to make that either. At my three month pet scan they found fluid, including in my lungs. I was having trouble...
Hi everyone I am 57 I've never been in hospital, fit, healthy and very sporty then 6wks ago was diagnosed with rectal cancer and have had scans, x-rays, colonoscopy, biopsies and now been told I actually have anal cancer. I am so confused and shocked...
Hi All My name is Paul. Ive recently had throat cancer and now very lucky to now be in remission. The day came that the all clear was here but didn't get sensation i expected. Since joining reading many messsges about treatment having a different affect...
