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I had my BIG surgery on August 24th. All seems to have gone well. Consultant is confident that they've removed all of the cancer My problem is that the surgery has left a cavity which keeps filling with fluid. I had a vac pump drain fitted about 4 weeks...
After finishing treatment for Anal cancer 16months ago, and getting good scan results, today my GP phoned and said my recent blood tests showed my liver function was abnormal! He said it was probably a gall stone but when pushed about the possibility...
Hello to all, I received my anal cancer diagnosis about two weeks ago and have my CT and PET scans for staging next week. I had a transanal excision first without any prior CT or PET scans which, now that I'm doing research, seems like the process was...
After having my treatment - radiation and chemotherapy- I have had scans and it’s showing that my tumour has shrunk but not completely gone. I had more biopsy and another ultrasound and needle biopsy last week I am due to see my oncologist on Thursday...
First day of chemo and radiotherapy starting in the morning 7/11/22 been told I’ll loose my hair week 3 ish now. Any tips would be appreciated
My mum is 7 weeks post radiotherapy and she's still having trouble sitting down, she's still so sore around her anus. how long did it take for others to be able to sit again?
Hi all, me again! My brain has been in overdrive today (like a computer with too many tabs open!) I’m trying to break it down like Hopie said but I struggle with that. I prefer to be prepared for what may be ahead so am already looking at treatment...
Somehow my technical skills or lack of have managed to make me make two profiles - both MrsCs are me! I had my biopsy of the area of AIN2 found at a previous HRA at Homerton last month and am waiting the results. The dr was fab and said it looked like...
I had anal cancer in 2016 and fully recovered. The last year or two my bowels have got worse and worse. Suffering quite a few accidents and no control of my bowels. I have had 2 colonscopies recently (a regular and a CT one) and all is clearn I steer...
Hi, im 8 days in for chemo radio and I’m already struggling with fatigue. I know this is expected but I’m finding it really hard mentally as I have a 3 and 6 year old who want me attention after school. This is the time I feel the most exhausted. ...
