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Hi everyone, Thank you so much to everyone who replied to my original post when I had just been diagnosed. The last few weeks have included more scans and lots of waiting. I've had one MRI scan saying no lymph node involvment, and a second opinion that...
Hi, I had posterior exenteration surgery 3 years ago and while sitting has been an issue since and I use a donut cushion to ease the discomfort (Does any one else with a Barbie bum need this?). However about 6 months ago I stated to get pain in my...
Good afternoon everyone. Just checking in. Had my 3 month scans this week. And now I'm full of aches and pains that I haven't had before and my brain is working overtime. Just reaching out to see how you all coped with that period. I have been feeling...
I was told at outset that I had been diagnosed with anal cancer “by size”. Stage 4 cancer usually means it has spread widely but I have also been told that so far they have found no sign of spreading, Will take this up with the consultant when I next...
Hello all! Hope everyone is doing well. We’ve chatted in here before about hip pain and I just wanted to ask again how everyone’s getting on? Post treatment (last year) it was particularly bad after the radiation. My right hip just wouldn’t co-operate...
Hello all I’m still waiting on my scan results (9 weeks now) but was always told I’ll be having APR anyway & have had an appointment with the surgeon through on my Patients Know Best /NHS app for mid April. No letter in the post yet but am assuming...
Hi Ladies Looking for some wisdom & reassurance. Was prescribed dilators to start using 2-4 weeks post treatment. However feeling fully healed took me longer & I’ve been struggling with my mental health (which predates but not helped obviously by all...
Hi I was just looking for anyone who has had a similar experience to what is happening to me. I had an APR due to rectal cancer six years ago and which healed really well and has not given me any bother. The scar was soft and flat. On the weekend...
Hello everybody, Beth (Jester) here after a long absence. I felt in a lot of ways I didn't want to post because my experience seems so awful I didn't want to scare people just starting their treatment. I finished chemo/radio on 2nd January 2023 and...
Hello All I joined the group a while ago, but this is the first time I’ve posted. I’ve read lots of posts and found lots of useful info along with some that has come as a bit of a shock! But, it’s better to know what’s ahead and have time to process...
