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Hello everyone. Although my diagnosis of Anal Cancer (squamous cell carcinoma)was back in 2020 I have not posted before. Briefly at diagnosis T4 N1 MO. Successful 28 sessions radiotherapy. June 2021 mets to lung. (Assumed to be Mets it’s a squamous...
So, I’ve had my first chemo this week, carboplatin and paclitaxin on Tuesday for anal cancer. Also had an overnight stay in the local hospital due to passing blood clots on Thursday. Is it right that I feel so shattered and lethargic? Will this improve...
Yesterday I mowed the whole front field AND the paddock, without padding the tractor seat or wearing bike shorts. And I didn't have to flee for the pain meds afterwards! I need to remember that steps forward like this are huge, and to be grateful for...
Just found this site and have been reading some posts which are truly helpful in terms of creams, apparatus, etc. I’m starting 7 weeks radiation tomorrow (April 22) with four days of chemo to start and then another four days chemo in the fifth week...
Hi, diagnosed last week with anal cancer (SCC) and experiencing perianal abscesses which is causing complications. I’m booked for a temporary stoma and ostomy. When my stoma is formed I will have a seton to keep my abscesses open to drain. This was...
Hello. I'm about 14 weeks post treatment. First scans have shown excellent treatment response but I was wondering if anyone else experienced a sharp pain when opening bowels following their radiotherapy. My pain had gone but now I'm getting a pain almost...
I start chemo tomorrow and I’m going to try the cold cap. Silly question but, can I still wear my glasses or is the cap so tight that it’s not possible? Been really calm since my diagnosis but absolutely lost it last night, family were brilliant but know...
Just wanted to say hi to everyone. I was diagnosed with stage 4 anal cancer last June which had already spread to liver by then and now to to a couple of lymph nodes. I've had 6months of chemo and start on radiotherapy tomorrow, feeling apprehensive as...
Feeling Angry It’s just over 18 months since I finished treatment. To say it’s been a roller coaster since, is an understatement, I’ve had more scans, scares, broken bones and issues than I did before the treatment started, however I remain cancer...
I start chemo next week, carboplatin and Paclitaxel on week one and then just Paclitaxel on weeks 2 and 3,then a week off before we start again. Any info would be appreciated- how long does it take, how ill will I be, how soon will I lose my hair? Anything...
