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I’m due to have my first check up in just over two weeks which will be 6 weeks after I finished my chemoradiation. I’m reading of different scans people are having so wondered what the typical check up routine is. My diagnosis is T2 N1 M0. Than...
Hi all, I’m currently awaiting further tests to confirm if I have anal cancer and I’m terrified. Can I ask you what your initial symptoms were and if you think mine do sound like Anal cancer. I’ve had issues with haemorrhoids and fissures for over 10...
Hello All I need your wisdom and experience. Yesterday I had an appointment with my consultant, it’s 7 weeks since I finished treatment, she gave me a quick look over and examination. She’d already told me it’s 12 weeks after treatment for...
Hello all, I finished my treatment on the 10th of August, and spent the last few weeks recovering. I’ve an appointment with my consultant today, not really sure why as I’ve not had any scans yet to see if it’s been successful. The scan isn’t due until...
I am making a confession here... I have missed my first three month digital exam. I am approaching my six month exam and I'm not sure I am going to make that either. At my three month pet scan they found fluid, including in my lungs. I was having trouble...
Hello all, Just had all clear scans at one year post treatment for Stage III T4 N2 M0. Just thought I’d share for all those about to start treatment or in treatment and to all those lovely people that have been holding my hand virtually on here this...
Hi everyone I am 57 I've never been in hospital, fit, healthy and very sporty then 6wks ago was diagnosed with rectal cancer and have had scans, x-rays, colonoscopy, biopsies and now been told I actually have anal cancer. I am so confused and shocked...
Our friends at the Anal Cancer Foundation are hosting a virtual conference on Saturday 1st of October. The conference is free to attend and there will be with expert sessions focused on anal cancer treatment, side effects, prevention, and community. The...
Does anyone have any experience of coming back to using a bicycle after finishing treatment? I’m 10 days post my 28 day cycle of chemoradiation after being diagnosed with T3 N1 M0 anal cancer. Thanks
Hi - I am a couple of months post treatment. I'm not too worried about having the flu jab, but I was quite ill after my 3rd Covid vaccination. Do you think that, because of cancer treatment, the side effects of a booster will be worse? Thank you.
