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Hi all, I’ve posted a couple of times recently and I finally had my appointment with a colorectal surgeon this evening which unfortunately has left me even more worried. At first he was in agreement with the dr who done my sigmoidoscopy in that it is...
Hi all, I had my check up with my oncologist last Friday and saw a different oncologist to my usual. He was male so was a little uncomfortable to discuss anything intimate. He did say from my scan I have a fracture around the T4 and T5 area which was...
Hi. I’ve recently been diagnosed with anal cancer. It has spread up into my rectum and lymph nodes. The cancer was picked up because I was struggling to go to the toilet and had very painful haemorrhoids. So I went from constipation and piles to a cancer...
Hey everyone, Im unfortunately I’m hospital as I’m neutropenic. Im days days into starting my radiation and have had to stop the capecitabine for now. im gutted and shocked how quickly this has happened. I’ve previously done 6 months of carbo/taxol...
Hello all, I am new to this group and have received the diagnosis today. I want to be positive but find that very difficult at the moment. Any suggestions would be so appreciated. I am an older lady, with grandchildren and 2 children myself, although...
Hi - I was diagnosed yesterday and told I'd have some scans and have an appointment with the oncologist. I was also told I'd be having radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Will I have to have a cage on my face? Is it claustrophobic? At the moment I'm going...
I am approaching the end of my chemo/radiation. Unfortunately they had to stop the chemo tablets as my WBC and other bloods crashed. I was hoping to feel very upbeat at this point. However I’m in so much discomfort and am up an down all night in the loo...
Hi all I’m new, I have been newly diagnosed with anal cancer, I have come to terms with it a little now. Reading how positive you all are and the positive outcomes has been great. in my case, before any treatment can start the doctors have advised...
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Hi everyone I am on day 16 of combined chemo tablets and radiotherapy. I have had haemorrhoids for over 20 years and they are severe now with treatment. I am in so much pain and discomfort. I use uniroid still and cavilon which nurses provided, wipes...
