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I have been bleeding when I poo for about 2 years, I thought I was piles due to pregnancy and it would go away but hasn’t. It’s not sore or itchy. I have been to the doctor and have tried cream and suppositories but still bleeding. I have been referred...
Good morning everyone. We are all going through our own experiences and ups and downs with one thing and another. I send you all lots of love On the whole I have done ok with most things since finishing treatment. There were plenty of toilet issues...
I'm 4 years (Feb 2) free from treatment. Annual scans all good. Scans every Oct. But a week ago I found a small hard pea size bumper just inside my rectum. I have a call into my doctor but really worried my cancer is back!!!!!
Last Thursday I went as a day case to the hospital for the anal stretching to see if it would ease some of my loo problems. The worst part of the day was the waiting for over two hours for my turn, my fault completely but in my nervous state I forgot...
Hi - Can someone help me interpret these biopsy results. I am all Dr. Googled out, so if anyone can give me some honest insight, it would be so helpful right now. Thank you Diagnosis: Anal mass, excisional biopsies: Invasive moderately differentiated...
My mum had a stoma bag fitted 3 weeks ago, she has been in and out of hospital as very poorly wiv 3 infections, temperature, and she couldn't remember anything. Once everything was back to normal she was sent home, but she is still having problems with...
Good afternoon I'm three weeks post treatment tomorrow. Just wondered if other people experienced good days and bad days. I'm feeling deflated because my soreness had calmed and now it's back. Xx
Hello. i have been diagnosed with anal cancer and I have my surgery on Thursday for a non reversible stoma and I am feeling very anxious about it all.
Hi All. Wishing you all the best health you can have. My husband has had chemo and radio for rectal cancer, we're now awaiting a date for an op to remove what's left and fit a stoma. Is this the right forum to get experience of such op recovety and stoma...
I have been told I need to get a colonoscopy. what are peoples experiences of this and do you have any advice? I don’t think i’ll be able to get sedated for it as I’ll need to drive myself there and back. Also, I’m not keen on using gas and air as...
