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Hi I was wondering if anybody after radiotherapy had cracked skin on there bum that turned into a hole? I thought I was healing but then this has happened it’s quite deep they have to pack it but because where it is it’s hard to cover it! Thank you
So it’s 4am & I need a rant!! I can’t sleep, or stop bloody itching, or constantly needing to pee, but not wanting to pee bcos of the burn, and then the need to reapply all the cream, only for my nether regions to feel constantly wet, from what feels...
Good afternoon guys. I am new here and I must apologise as not sure what type of cancer I may or may not have. After a rectal examination under general anasthetic the colorectal doctor was very blunt saying in his experience I did have bowel cancer...
Hi, A little bit of advice would be welcome. I was diagnosed with anal cancer stage 1 hpv back in January, I have been through the normal chemo radiotherapy treatment. It was brutal but I got out the other side and was on a bit of a high as was recovering...
I have been diagnosed with anal cancer and starting treatment in a couple of weeks both chemo and radio. feeling really emotional and anxious re radiotherapy .. is it awful and sore and painful a few weeks in?
Any advice on questions I should ask that maybe others wished they asked but hadn't?
Hi All I've posted previously with my story. Post treatment which was Dual therapy Radiotherapy with chemo tablets. Ended 27th Feb. During the 4 month wait for MRI to see if treatment worked I noticed another growth. MrI and more biopsies Confirmated...
Good morning all. I’m happy it’s a tad cooler today where I live as the heat was really zapping up all energy I had. My oncologist put me on a system which enables you to see your booked appointments and history of scans etc. You can also send messages...
***EDIT 14/9/23*** mammogram ALL CLEAR!!!! Yes I am so very relieved !!!! 2/9/23 Hi my 6 monthly check Ct scan, is great news- all CLEAR!!!!Yay!! Kidney liver abdomen bowel etc. Just got to wait for the mri 26th sept so fingers crossed for that...
Hi just had my MRI today ti see if the treatment worked! Still got another 2 weeks to wait for the results to say I’m anxious is an understatement!! im scared it hasn’t worked!
