Hi again - some updates to share following surgery on 9th Feb. My cancer is now confirmed as stage 2 and although the 3cm x 3cm lump was removed there is still SCC in the anal area. No cancer identified elsewhere. I am about to start chemo radiation...
Hi, newly diagnosed mid 50s with SCC and such a rollercoaster already. Original consult said something small, colonoscopy said 3 to 4cm (.. started planning for worst case), biopsy was clear of any cancer, CT and MRI showed 2cm no signs of cancer, after...
Hello. I’m fairly recently diagnosed. Colonoscopy Valentine’s Day. I know most people get roses or chocs - I spent some of the afternoon looking up my bum on a screen! Have now had MRI, CT & PET scan. Tumour T2N1M0. First oncology appointment next week...
Hi Everyone. Just thought i would add some good news, and give hope and positiviity to us all on this unexpected journey. Just had my 3rd, so 9 month all clear scan. !!. Still find myself a little anxious from time to time, but overall , getting on...
I was diagnosed with T2 on 22nd February, treatment begins on 7th April. What should I expect and do in preparation? I’m so pleased to find you all. X
I’m about to start treatment on 7th April and have been reading very mixed reports on taking supplements to help with bone damage due to the effects of chemo and radiation. Does anyone have any experience/advice on this? Any recommendations would be most...
So I have had colonoscopies over a length of time for bleeding, always been told just piles, then a polyp. Then I got a growth on the outside, 2 year wait to see a general surgeon. This was removed in December. I thought this week I was going for my routine...
Hi everyone, New here and very recently diagnosed with anal cancer, more specifically squamous cell carcinoma. Why does it take so long to get an appointment with a GP to obtain a diagnosis of what I initially thought was a severe haemorrhoid that just...
In april 2024 had 12 pollops taken out also 3 doctor's said I had a 6.5 hemorrhoids I wasn't happy pain was unbelievable so I went to a locum doctor in September 2024 he examined me wrote me a letter sent me straight to medway hospital the surgical assessment...
I am a retired Neonatal nurse and was diagnosed with anal cancer in May 24 following chemo radiation was given cancer free diagnosis in time for Xmas 24 . Now living with late side effects ,urgency to pee and urgency and loose stools which are controlled...
