Hi my name is Sue. When I was informed that I have AIN3 I breathed a sigh of relief. I decided that I was 'lucky' as things could have been far worse. I still do. Having undergone a second session of laser ablation in May I was wondering if it is...
Cancer is stage 3 tumour stage 1 lymph node. I’m nervous about treatment and what to expect. I’m fit and healthy I exercise most days, I’m guessing this will be difficult. Any tips or other people’s experience would be greatly appreciated. I still don...
Received anal cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) diagnosis 9th September, stage 2 with no lymph node involvement, part of tumour is external right on edge of anus so i feel it constantly. Have been off work and month now, struggled with constipation on...
Hi all, so I as I pass another sleepless night I thought I would introduce myself and face up to my recent diagnosis. I am 50 female, and am so scared. Initial biopsies taken under the colonoscopy were not deep enough and only showed pre-cancerous cells...
Hi all, just wondered is it standard for you receive a cervical smear invite? Many thanks Becky xx
Good Morning Everyone Just wanted to say hello! I was diagnosed on 11/11 having been fast-tracked by GP on 16/10. Have to say the NHS has been fabulous but I have pushed and badgered too having been diagnosed with a pile in June I knew something wasn...
Hi all, an incidental finding of a lump in my bum has led me very quickly to an MRI, Colonoscopy and a provisional diagnosis of Anal Cancer (SCC) with potentially one node. So I'm currently sitting at T2, N1a, Mx. I have a PET-CT on Friday and see my...
Hello everyone and thank you for letting me join. I'm a very fit and healthy 54 year old mother and grandmother so I am in total shock over my rectal cancer diagnosis and cannot believe how quickly things have moved on as I am booked in for surgery...
Hi, I'm 60 years old and was diagnosed with SCC of anal canal in Nov '24, had sigmoid loop colostomy in Dec followed by 28 chemoradiotherapy sessions. At follow-up, the tumour had shrunk but cancer was still present. Hence, I had ELAPE and posterior vaginectomy...
Hi everyone. I am trying to prepare myself for items like creams. Soaps and anything else I might need after treatment of radiotherapy and chemo. Any advice would be much appreciated. Also does anyone carry on working during all of this as I can’t afford...
