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I have posted previously regarding reoccurrence of cancer during recovery from dual therapy I seen the consultant and Surgeon regarding my Mri result. Consulant told me at the MDT meeting the radiologist said the option that it could be a ulcer from...
Hi all, I am not sure if this has been on this site before but thought it worth sharing for those who have emergency issues when needing the toilet. I was reading about sphincter muscles and radiotherapy can sometimes cause some damage. The internal sphincter...
Hello I hope you don’t mind me posting on here as I am not the one with cancer. but I have read so many posts and it has helped me understand a little more of about anal cancer - which I knew nothing about. my husband is the opposite he has read...
EDIT 30/6/23 Just received my appointment letter for the biopsy…. 2/1/24!!!! What is happening to the NHS?! 3 month wait this is crazy anyone else had such a long wait? This is like mental cruelty Hi I know I’ve recently asked questions about this...
Hi everyone, just had a call from the hospital, been given a date for having my picc fitted, 16/10 and then starting treatment on 23/10 Cant lie, im a little apprehensive but we keep moving forward
Hi all, ive literally, only yesterday come across sitz baths, over the past months ive found myself spending a lot of time in the bath as it seems to soothe things a little, so when i came across the sitz bath i couldn't catch my breath lol So, my questions...
I'm fighting in my mind on what type of cancer I tell people I have. Family knows I have anal cancer a couple friends but that it. I feel uncomfortable telling people I have anal cancer...even though everyone has an anus. What do all of you tell people...
Hi all, I just wanted to share my experience with you all regarding my first proper holiday since treatment. The day we left I was so nervous about leaving my comfort zone being the bathroom! I was visualising having to stand around for long periods and...
I asked the doctor and he didn't know if my cancer was hormone sensitive. Does that mean it isn't? Would he have said if it was? Any answers would be appreciated.
I received treatment for anal cancer, 5 weeks radio / chemotherapy in February/ March this year and I'm still recovering! I've tried 4 different treatments for the radiotherapy wounds at the top of my legs and nothing seems to work. I can't wear underwear...
