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Morning ladies Just thought I’d put a quick update on as you were so kind and thoughtful before I had my op. I got home last night and my surgery went very well I’m pleased to say. My discharge letter says it was difficult surgery, but it was done...
Hi everyone I’m reading a lot of positive things regarding Epsom salt baths on here. So I have a few questions if that’s ok. I’m 2 days away from finishing chemo radiotherapy treatment of 28 days pump and intravenous week one and the last week, just finished...
I have been really low since completing treatment 8 weeks ago. Really stressing about the wait for follow up scans etc. In 6 weeks it is my birthday and my daughter is arranging a Spa Day for me and a few friends. She has asked if I am allowed a Spa Day...
I've made it through. My radiotherapy team were just lovely - professional and supportive and caring. So much love for our NHS! But I am so relieved not to be doing the journeys any more So, how was it? I felt nauseous in the mornings and evenings almost...
Hello,I am new to this group. I am just about to start week 4 of my chemo radiotherapy. Yesterday I started experiencing horrible bone pain,today it has got worse.It feels like my spine and ribs are breaking(sounds a bit dramatic but only way I can describe...
Update - all clear on mammogram!! Yay hallelujah The cysts are the same as 3 years ago apparently no concern all 5 are tiny. They couldn’t find the two lumps my gp found and have advised to use pain relief cream if I get the pain again. Hi everyone...
After Chemo Radiation Therapy early 2022 and APER Surgery and Hysterectomy early 2023 I have today been declared NED for the first time in 2 years!! Just wanted to let everyone know facing the same that you can do this and always have hope!! Sending love...
Hello All I start radio-chemotherapy on Monday 14th for AC Stage 3 diagnosed in May & thought I’d say hello. Safe to say I’m dreading what’s to come & trying to be prepared (even though I know it’s not going to go to any kind of plan). Knowing others...
Hello My dad was diagnosed with squamous cell anal cancer in 2018. he underwent chemo/radiotherapy but unfortunately the tumor grew back and it was discovered to be in his liver and lymph nodes in 2019. He underwent more chemo and in february 2020 he...
Hi all, some of you are aware from my previous post that I had surgery around nine weeks ago to remove a lump that didn’t show any concerns of returning cancer which was a relief but I have noticed this morning that where they removed it another little...
