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I've had cancer 2 times before. Hodgkins lymphoma 20 years ago and had a radical hysterectomy 3 years ago for cancer. Now I have a large polyp for the second time growing in my rectom. I've been told the rectom must be removed because the polyp is in...
Hi Everybody, This is my first post on here, So my name is Jane and tomorrow is day 1 of my chemoradiotherapy. I have been diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma. T4b, N1, M0. Anal margin. Tomorrow I have a mitomycin treatment and the first of 28...
I am 7 months out of treatment now, and though it is no longer hurts to go to the toilet, often when I sit down, I feel as though I am sitting on a hard rock. I think that is my sphincter post treatment, and generally my bottom is sore when sitting for...
does anyone have dirty pink lumpy discharge. i finished treatment end of september
Hi, so I'm getting myself into worry mode again! Just over two years post treatment, all well at scan in August. Last couple of weeks I keep getting itching/tingling kind of sensations. They are really triggering me back to pre diagnosis as this happened...
Hi everyone I had chemo radiotherapy 2017 with Ned following treatment. February this year I was diagnosed with radiotherapy proctitis. I v had to see my oncologist last week due to pain and loss of bowel control. I m to have MRI tomorrow and and waiting...
I am very anxious about how to manage increasing, unexpected, diarrhea when I am out, away from home, or in a Zoom meeting? I have ordered a sample pack of some incontinence pants and pads (FYI I'm in New Zealand, so probably no use to recommend particular...
Hi, I have been searching for information on comfortable clothing to wear during chemoradiotherapy which I understand leaves you extremely sore in the nether regions. Mostly what comes up is clothing to wear during treatment of breast cancer. I am not...
Hi, just introducing myself to you all. Health issues emerged over our recent 3 month lockdown here, so diagnosis is pretty recent. Very fortunate that there is no sign that it has spread, so I'm on a combined Chemo / Radiotherapy treatment plan over...
Hi all, I am now 24 weeks post treatment. At 15 weeks after my treatment finished I was given the NED which was just great. I have gradually improved my fitness and venture further from home with confidence as long as I can find conveniences within reach...
