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Hi I’ve recently joined the forum. my diagnosis was in september I had an emergency colostomy and was diagnosed with anal cancer. The the tumour is high in the anus and runs over the anal/rectal join. It’s also in my lymph nodes (groin). I’ve had my...
Hello all, Had my MRI today at 12 month mark. But this is the first time they’ve ever extended a scan whilst I am on the bed. He said it would be four x 4 min scans. Then he came on and said they’d do another so I’d be a bit longer. Then again he...
I have woken up with very painful under arms. Not on any treatment yet as I am waiting to hear what pathway they are going to treat my cancer on. I hope this not a bad sign.
I went to work for the first time from my op. Very tired when I got back. Then I had to go to loo. It looks like all I passed was blood. A bit worried.
I am almost halfway through my treatment having been diagnosed in October. Colonoscopy on the 23th and choemo and radiotherapy started on 16th November. To say I was scared is a massive understatement, never in my life have I dealt with such a massive...
Just been diagnosed with anal cancer
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to share my good news! Been to see my Oncologist for results of my MRI and CT Scans at 3 months and the tumour has completely gone and nothing showing on the scans! Phew what a relief been a stressful couple of weeks waiting...
16 days after my operation and still in a lot of pain when passing a stool. It feels like a am passing razor blades. And lots of blood.
Hi all Some of you may recall my posts over the last couple of months regarding my concerns of anal cancer following a large lesion that was protruding from my butt. I have a history of HPV so naturally feared the worst! Anyway, I just wanted to share...
My mum is still suffering three months on from 5 weeks of radiotherapy for anal cancer. her skin all over her body is so amgry and she is still really uncomfortable sitting down. Anyone able to help with time scales
