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I’ve only just joined the group; having read through some of the info I should have done it months ago. I am fortunate to have just got the all clear following anal cancer, however I am still suffering from an anal fissure which has given me a lot of...
I’m new to this forum. I was diagnosed in 2017 with stage 1 anal cancer. I have many issues that seems to be long term at this point. Would like to see if anyone else in this forum still has issues after five years due to radiation and chemo. thank You...
Hello all! I am a 24yo male. A few months ago I started having discomfort in my anus and sometimes itching, which usually lasts around 3 minutes and then its gone. But the discomfort is constant. Its hard to describe it but its like I feel there is...
I am in 4 week off my treatment and due in Hospital next week for 4 doses off Chemo and then my last 3 days off Radiation. I can't get out off my head it might not work and if it does it will come back. I was TM2/3 with no spread at all I know it's silly...
I had my treatment back in January, spent Feb recovering and in April decided to go on holiday. Despite covering up, the anal soreness and itching came back whilst on holiday and since then I've been in agony. Anybody else have this? What did you use...
Hi, I’m new to this group. I’m a retired physician and live in Las Vegas, NV, USA. I was diagnosed with stage 4 anal cancer in 10/21 and completed chemo with 5FU and cisplat and radiation therapy as above 2/4/22. I’m exercising, mainly by walking 1-2times...
Hi I was diagnosed with bowel cancer on December 24th 2021 and have just finished my radiotherapy and start my chemotherapy in a few weeks getting a few side affects at the moment not too pleasant looking for some cheering up x
So I had my pet/ct scan on Friday I have my first appointment at Christie’s tomorrow morning and am mri scan on 27th April still in a lot of pain with my bum cheek and I think the area has got bigger it feels like an actual hole not sure how I...
Hi. I am looking for information. I start my chemoradiotherapy on the 25th April. Absolutely shitting myself. But I'm here tonight asking for advice. I dont want to suffer with a right sore butt from the radiotherapy as I have 2 kids that I need to worry...
Hi all I just wanted to reach out as I'm scared. Over last 5 months I usve had 3 cancer scares which are all benign. This included having cervical colposcopy and lletz and biopsy in November so I have HPV. 3 weeks ago I noticed my bottom was sore...
