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Morning, I finished treatment on 1st March. After the initial recovery period, I naively thought I'd go 'back to normal'. Just wondered how long side-effects might go on for, or is it something I've to get used to - in for the long haul?
Hello ladies, just thought I'd update you on the latest. I had an MRI scan last Friday and am booked to see the oncologist on 17th July. So this morning, out of the blue I get a phone call telling me I have an appointment for "something" which requires...
I have just been diagnosed and I am trying to connect with others who have the same thing
I honestly take my hat off to anyone going through this that is coping because I’m not I’m literally on the edge I spoke to the nurses today but just don’t seem to listen they won’t change my meds I’m constipated won’t give me anything just says it’s...
Hi me again! Had my final treatment today was just wondering how long it takes for the side effects to ease? I know I won’t happen over night! It’s my birthday on Sunday so wanted to do something if I can! Thank you
Hi all, I posted last week about a return of the dreaded itching and pain in my buttocks and down the backs of my legs. I saw my oncologist last week who said she wanted to take a photo of the lump and speak to her colleagues. She did add she doesn’t...
Hi every one, just wondering if any one has any experience of any of what I am experiencing with my anal cancer, and other possible cancers? Apologies if it's a bit long, but....it's complicated! Saw my colorectal surgeon mid Feb, followed by biopsy...
I've been hovering on the sidelines for a while. Finally plucked up the courage to say 'hello'......
I am new to the forum! I finished treatment chemo radiotherapy 7 weeks ago for anal cancer and although I have a lot more energy and my burns have healed I am still finding having a bowel movement painful and if I have to strain there is a bit of blood...
Hello. I wonder if bright red, fresh blood is normal during treatment? The cancer caused this originally but it stopped soon after treatment started. Now its started again and I wonder why? I'm having radiotherapy and chemo tablets every day.
