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Hello - does anyone have any experience of anal dilation under anaesthetic to help with tight anal strictures/stenosis? My consultant has suggested it may possibly be an option but there are risks involved so doesn't sound very encouraging! Thanks, C
Interesting article in the DM today regarding a blood test that can see if our type of cancer may return… https://mol.im/a/10773277
Just recieved a letter Friday m my oncologist stating that after mdt ? meeting my treatment can go ahead as planned no distant spread seen - when I went for original meeting she said there were some tiny spots in chest/lung area - does this mean not...
Hi all, I find myself in the unenviable position of confirmed anal cancer as of the test results last week after my GP misdiagnosed me with haemorrhoids for the last 5 months or so(I'm not sure my oncologist said what stage but I've been cleared for...
Hi to everyone, I am an anal cancer survivor, though unfortunately, in my case, the survival part has not been without it's challenges. I look forward to chatting about my experience, and meeting with other members on this site.
Hi, I had my 6 month appointment with my oncologist, I said I had vaginal and anal stenosis. She became angry with me and said "who told you that ! " and in no uncertain terms continued to berate me for a minute or two, not letting me get a word in...
Hi everyone, I’ve just read this elsewhere & thought I’d post for you to have a read if you’d like to. I related so much & it explained what receiving a cancer diagnosis was like for me & subsequent treatment & thereafter. I’m sure some of you can relate...
Hi everyone I have had treatment for stage 1 anal cancer and finished successful treatment last July. I have recently started to have mucus discharge from my bottom..especially after passing wind!! I feel really embarrassed to ask if anyone else has...
<span;>Hi, I'm Lyn. When I was diagnosed I found the experiences of others who have gone through the huge range of emotions that diagnosis, treatment, scans, check-ups etc all bring. For me diagnosis was 2013, though I remember it as if it was yesterday...
Me again! I'm trying to prepare for when treatment starts, although I don't have a date yet. I have already bought a sitz bath. Someone on here mentioned 'boxer' knickers/pants. I've googled these but they all look quite tight, and I imagine something...
