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Hi there Firstly, my user name should be craftyjo, not crafty job! l was diagnosed with anal cancer in the summer of 2019. I received a combination of chemotherapy treatment 24/7 via a cannula device (sorry I can’t remember the exact name), which...
Hello everyone, I’ve swapped forums, turns out I have anal cancer and not bowel. Didn’t know this until the nurse called me after my appointment, as she said my consultant forgot to tell me at the time! Anyway it’s stage 2 and waiting for treatment...
Hi, my mum is into week 4 of oral chemo and radiotherapy and the loperamide is having no effect. Any tips to help?
I wonder if anyone who is a bit further down the road has any advice for me, both on the physical and emotional side of this. I have been using the dilators they gave me and I am on the second size but it doesn't half hurt. It would be more helpful...
So I have an appointment today with my oncologist and also a planning scan, I’m hoping I get a date to start my treatment as I feel things are getting worse now. my pain is manageable at times but not at others , going to the toilet is horrendous and...
I hope you lovely people are all doing well. I have just finished my second week of chemoradiotherapy at Cheltenham Oncology. It was a tough start with extreme sickness but I had my anti-nausea adjusted and am managing now. This week was a bit easier...
Hey, So just had it confirmed, I’ve anal cancer, and I’ve been referred to Addenbrooks from Peterborough Hospital. I’ve been told I’ve anail cancer in my rectum, and it’s an unusual case. Feel like my world has come to a stop, obviously I can’t switch...
Hi all, Ive not posted much on here throughout the last few months but often sit and read a lot. This forum has been an amazing help for me. Last week I was in a right flap as my post wouldn't post. I needed a vent and anxiety had well and truly kicked...
2 years down the line and I have had possibly the worst day ever. My aunt died this morning and then had the results of biopsy back - pre-cancerous cells. Superb! Peri-anal again, I thought this crap was over with. Multi-team meeting this week and investigatory...
Hi. I've just been diagnosed with Anal Cancer and will be having treatment at Bristol. Chemo/Radio Therapy. Anyone else having treatment in Bristol, please? I would like to make contact with you.
