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Hi I'm recently diagnosed with stage 1 T2 No Mo Anal cancer, it took a while to get confirmation. About 5 months by the time I start treatment in mid April. I am really angry its taken this time. (Does it normally take this long to diagnose?). The first...
Just thought I'd update on my meeting with oncologist today after a stagnant couple of weeks. 4 weeks after PET scan finally found out full diagnosis T2 N1a - so some has gone to lymph node. Had lots of time to talk to nurse & another doctor, while the...
Hi everyone after my good news recently I’ve been suffering with a chest infections just about to finish my third lot of antibiotics and steroids which really helped. But I can feel it coming back, my chest is more tight, funny taste in my mouth I’m so...
Hello ladies, Bee again: I have my first MRI scan on Monday, following completion of my chemo/radio treatment on 2nd January. I can't remember if you have to have any needles, eg cannula or not. I'm feeling terribly nervous about it, but of course much...
So I had my 3 month post treatment scan in February (CT chest and abdo) and Pelvic MRI. I waited a bit longer than needed for results a I had kids birthday parties etc to get through. when I went in for the results - it was amazing news, better than I...
So today (21st March) was Anal Cancer Awareness Day! Was anyone aware?
Hello ladies, Jaycee, Em44, Irene, ritbred, I saw Simon's comments about morphine and was pretty surprised at his vehemence. I've taken Em's advice and have 3 or 4 prunes and dried apricots with my fruit & fibre every morning - good results, stools quite...
I am so relieved/shocked to be typing these words!!!!…… 95% successful with the outcome. I won’t need a stoma bag WOW I had convinced myself I was needing one and was waiting to hear those words!! I’ve had my results Ct scan which is CLEAR, MRI my consultant...
Hello everybody, Simon messaged me to say his bowel nurse told him that long term usage of Laxido makes the problem worse. Help! What can I use instead please?
Hi all Can anyone advise how long it normally takes before treatment starts for radiotherapy/chemo after diagnosis or what needs to happen before that? I saw consultant on 31 Jan after all the scans and tests who gave diagnosis of T2 N1 and he said...
