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Hi, I had an external perianal tumour removed and was diagnosed SCC. I’m now awaiting next steps and told about various appointments. At the moment they have not said whether I will definitely need further treatment, is that normal? The tumour removed...
Hi all, I had the appointment with my oncologist who agreed to see me before my slotted appointment at the end of August. After doing so well I have an anal skin tag just inside the anal ring due to surgery before treatment. Surgery can cause skin tags...
Hi I’m new here an really struggling with radiotherapy this will be me fourth week doing it! the side effects are horrendous for me so much pain an itching I’m on morphine but doesn’t seem to be helping also got gel to help with the itching but again...
Hey guys, Well today was my final surveillance appointment & I’ve been discharged yay!! Now don’t get me wrong I’m over the moon & very, very grateful that I’ve reached this point but I feel strangely flat instead of the expected elation. My surgeon...
Just wanted to share a thought provoking comment & conversation I had with my Oncologist at my appointment yesterday.. I'm 21 months after treatment and off I went for my "chat!" To put things in perspective although I'm generally doing well and so...
Hi there, my mum has had anal cancer previously and had radiotherapy and chemotherapy. She had amazing results and the tumour was gone and she got the all clear six months ago. Unfortunately she has found out this week that it’s come back and it’s in...
Hello, First of all, this is my first post and I wanted to say thank you to the forum and active users for being there! I have been reading on and off since my diagnosis in Nov 2021 T3 01 squamous cell (not sure if I wrote that right!) I am in Montreal...
Hi All Good news today, saw my oncologist today for my one year check and very relieved and pleased to say that the tumour has gone . However I have had 4 SCC tumours removed form my skin in the past 2 years and he is certain I have 3 more. Has anyone...
Hello everyone, So I am freaking out, alot. My scans show a growing mass in my right gluteal muscle. I finished chemoradiation treatment for a stage 3 anal cancer in February 2022. Since last december I have signs of radiation proctotis which was...
Hi guys. Well here we are 10 days left. What I want to know is...TMI maybe...I am leaking constantly from I assume my bottom. I'm constantly wet. It's this a reaction to the treatment or is it overflow from my bowel. Sorry guys but gross I know xx
