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Hi Everyone I have been looking at this page for a couple of months now and found some very useful information so thank you all. This is the first time I have felt the need to reach out for support other than that of my family and friends. Since this...
Hi. In June, I had 3 weeks of Radio/Chemo Therapy. It was supposed to be 6 weeks but they injured my back on their machine, and as it went into spasm and I couldn't walk, I had to drop out at 3 weeks. I now have signs of another tumour. Has anyone else...
Hi everyone I’m post two weeks treatment and things are starting to ease up on the pain and bowel issues. However three weeks ago I developed a blood clot in my leg artery and they stopped the chemo as they were sure this was what caused it. The last...
I recently was sent for a sigmoidoscopy because of bleeding. I have Crohn’s Disease for which I take Humira a biologic drug. I have been on this for nearly three years and has worked well for me. I assumed something to do with Crohn’s initially, but was...
Hi, I'm new to here & just looking for some advice / guidance. My cancer is on exterior of my bum. I was just wondering with regards to the radiotherapy, would you advise just using sanitary pads / panty liners or full on paper knickers? Also...
After being diagnosed in January this year and going through the treatment and having a burnt bum and burnt lady parts and having numerous people look at my bum . Gor all clear today. I know I will be monitored and have a follow up in 3 months. But I...
Hi Everyone well i knew from this forum things would only get worse - before better! Doing ok up to fifth week and now got the red sore bottom area! I had been using the aqueous cream recommended on here plus diprobase given at hospital. When nurse examined...
Hello everyone I'm new to posting and recently have had what feels like a bomb dropped in my life. Its like I'm on an emotional rollercoaster and would welcome talking to others who have been or are in my position.
Hello all, Hope you’re all doing well. I’m now just over a quarter of the way through my treatment! 8 sessions down, only 20 to go! So far so good. Slight tingly burning in the downstairs department bit like very light sunburn. Vaginally feels a bit...
I am in my third week of radiotherapy for anal cancer and I am getting sore can anyone recommend a cushion to make it more comfortable to sit down
