Hi everyone I have my first appointment with oncologist on Wednesday. Don’t really know how I feel about it, but when I’m not a work all I’m doing is binge watching tv or going to bed. Although I live alone, I’m surrounded by people that want to help...
Hello group, im new to the site but in such a bad way mentally I needed to speak. Hardly sleeping and can't stop worrying. I'm a 63 year old male. My anal chemoradiation Aug/Sept last year has not been successful although I was given positive feedback...
Hi, I’m new. Had APR 4 weeks ago. Battling with retracted stoma and pain in bottom, will I ever sit down again?
Hello everyone, I’ve swapped forums, turns out I have anal cancer and not bowel. Didn’t know this until the nurse called me after my appointment, as she said my consultant forgot to tell me at the time! Anyway it’s stage 2 and waiting for treatment...
Hey, So just had it confirmed, I’ve anal cancer, and I’ve been referred to Addenbrooks from Peterborough Hospital. I’ve been told I’ve anail cancer in my rectum, and it’s an unusual case. Feel like my world has come to a stop, obviously I can’t switch...
Hi. I've just been diagnosed with Anal Cancer and will be having treatment at Bristol. Chemo/Radio Therapy. Anyone else having treatment in Bristol, please? I would like to make contact with you.
Hi all, I find myself in the unenviable position of confirmed anal cancer as of the test results last week after my GP misdiagnosed me with haemorrhoids for the last 5 months or so(I'm not sure my oncologist said what stage but I've been cleared for...
Hi to everyone, I am an anal cancer survivor, though unfortunately, in my case, the survival part has not been without it's challenges. I look forward to chatting about my experience, and meeting with other members on this site.
<span;>Hi, I'm Lyn. When I was diagnosed I found the experiences of others who have gone through the huge range of emotions that diagnosis, treatment, scans, check-ups etc all bring. For me diagnosis was 2013, though I remember it as if it was yesterday...
I’m new to this forum. I was diagnosed in 2017 with stage 1 anal cancer. I have many issues that seems to be long term at this point. Would like to see if anyone else in this forum still has issues after five years due to radiation and chemo. thank You...
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