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Hi, I am new to the forum and would like to introduce myself and ask for advice and help. I have just set up my profile with details of progress so far. However, I would really appreciate help with my constant bladder infections and to know if anyone...
Hi everyone This is not my 1st post on here, posted a couple of months ago when I was diagnosed. I have stage 4 anal cancer that has spread to my lymph nodes. I am 2 weeks post radiotherapy treatment and am hoping I have reached the peak of my symptoms...
Hi everyone My name is Mauranne, I’m just 76 and due to have surgery after Christmas. Im reasonably fit for my age but wondering how I will be after surgery and particularly worrying is not being able to sit down for some time because of the perianal...
Hi I'm Jo and I'm new to this group So I have recently been diagnosed with Anal cancer Unfortunately I was aware back in July of some sort of Anal obstruction but when I went for a colonoscopy in September the consultant totally missed it and...
Feeling worried it will come back
I had my ftf with oncologist today 8 weeks after treatment for an examination and although it’s shrunk it’s still there, I’m trying to be positive but it’s hard, he said the treatment can still work for about 20 weeks so still time for it to work more...
Hi all, well what a day I am having. Today I got offered a job on more money than I’ve ever earned in my life. My family finally received some good news after a horrendous year. not an hour had gone past before I got a call to say they have looked...
Hi guys. Finished treatment just over 4 months. 3month follow up was clear which is great. But I had a bit of a dicky tummy for a week or so and then a little constipation ans now seeing streaks of blood on Pooh. I know the skin will still be weak and...
I had my last CT scan on 27th September and there was no visible cancer, now I've just had a letter for another CT scan on 23rd November, this seems early to me! I finished treatment in April so I'm not yet sure but I thought scans were 3 monthly? Any...
Hi My husband has recently been diagnosed with cancer of the rectum. The pressure when sitting is so painful for him , he has to lay on his side. Have been looking if any cushions he can use to help. Has anyone used any that help Thank you
