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Hi all, an update. I had my first lump (external) removed in December, got told cancer in March. Had all the scans etc. 2nd small internal tumour removed surgically beginning of June. Got admitted via A&E as had a haemorrhage 3 day stay. Got a call...
Hi I have just been diagnosed with anal cancer and start radiotherapy next week. Are there any tips or advice? Thankyou
For months I have been unable to sit and barely walk; to the point now I spend almost all my time lying on my side. Have had a stoma, MRI, CT scan and about to have a PET-CT scan, but as yet no multidisciplinary discussion and no treatment. Various pain...
Hello, I am 8 or 9 months post treatment and I am still having pain during and bleeding following bowel movements. I know normally, the advice is bleeding when you have a BM needs checking out but I am also aware having had radiotherapy to this area...
Hello all! I'm Max and I am currently undergoing 5.5 weeks of radiochemotherapy. I I've done 20 sessions to date and I know the last/worst 8 are yet to come. I'm quite a positive, upbeat person with an amazing husband and great friends and doesn't appreciate...
Hello everyone Had my Diagnosis about 3 weeks ago, had my 3 tattoo's last week. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy starting 29/6 for five and half weeks, The unknown is quite daunting as for everyone and I am no exception, is there anyone further down...
Hi. Diagnosed this week with anal carcinoma. Awaiting scheduling of CTPET scan, then consultations with a specialist. Nine years ago I endured a full year of chemo, radiation, and targeted treatment for HER2 breast cancer. Yes, I am thankful the treatment...
Hi All, I was diagnosed with localised, moderately differentiated Basaloid Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anus, stage 2, just over 6 weeks ago and after focused and indepth biopsies, tests and scans, was informed I will be treated with Chemoradiation...
Hi I've just been for my 3 year check with my oncologist for my anal Cancer. I thought it was going to be an "all clear" like previous years. She told me that on the results of my CT scan 3 x 6mm nodules have appeared in my right lung. She told...
Hello All, Little bit of background. I had what the consultant thought was an slightly attached skin tag removed on 30th April. I saw him 2 weeks later and was told it was scc anul cancer. He said it was small and he had got most of it but would be...
