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Morning all, I hope you’re all well. Quick question for those who are further down the line. I’m 7 months post treatment and just started having a few familiar symptoms again…. I know it’s quite possibly normal but checking with you all just in case...
Hi I’m new here, not had a diagnosis yet but having tests , biopsy on Friday with cat scan and mri scan to follow trying not to worry but not a good time for me at the moment , Friday is 1 year since we lost my dad my brother has cancer and is poorly...
Nice to be here
I have T2N0M0 squamous cell carcinoma in my anal canal and finished 5.5 weeks chemo radiotherapy on 3 February 2022. My external burns have healed, energy levels have improved. However, my anal canal is still inflamed from the treatment and makes bowel...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with stage 2 perianal cancer in October 2021 and began 6 weeks of chemoradiation on December 30, 2021. Halfway through my radiation, I developed very severe periarea burns and edema and was started on fast acting morphine...
As the title says. I'm starting treatment in the 23rd Feb and I know there is a few of us around the same time. It would be nice to be able to message each other and share hints and tips and to cheer each other on
It is six years since I completed my radiotherapy and chemo treatment. and unfortunately, I still suffer on a daily basis. I was badly burnt with the radiation and spent twelve days in an isolation ward. I imagine this is very rare, so would-be patients...
Hi had meetings today so it's going to be fun need to have scans planning scan. Then combination of radiation and chemo but have to go into Hospital for first 4 days at beginning and 4 days near end hospital stay is for Chemo. I know it's going to be...
Still waiting to meet new consultant had pet scan getting a bit impatient. Just want to get treatment started. I am a bit down not getting any where in weight loss need to lose 6 stone seems like a mountain to climb I do comfort eat sorry just feeling...
Well, my dears it seems after my Oncologist visit today I may be joining the 'fold' again soon! I was feeling so positive this time but it seems there is after examination a site sub normal or words to that effect (shock usually dulls my memory). ASAP...
