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Hi everyone, Can anyone reassure me in the side effects I am feeling. I'm due my 3 month oncologist appointment next Wednesday and am starting to worry. For the last 3 -4 weeks I have been suffering with all i can describe is an inflammation feeling...
Hi all, Had my 3 month check up yesterday and all good. There is some residual scar tissue which they want to keep an eye on, but my oncologist feels certain it’s just scar tissue which will resolve by the 6 month check. I’m very happy. I do wish there...
Hi all, after waiting 21 days for the results of my MRI scan I finally had a call from the oncology team to ask me to come in on Thursday. The last two appointments have been via telephone and those failed due to the results not being back although they...
Hi, I'm Lynne - I had anal cancer about 12 years ago, treated with radio and chemotherapy very successfully - but about a few years later I was diagnosed with radiation proctitis. I've had some help from the GP and the hospital and been prescribed foam...
Hi all.... A close relative has anal cancer that's sadly incurable. She's in really bad pain any tips about how she might improve this? She's on 500mg co-codamol and the tumor is very near rectum. Thanks
Hi everyone I am 55 years old was given my diagnosis on Tuesday 12th October 2021 I have stage 4 anal cancer which is in my lymph nodes in my groin and tummy Feel like my life is over Waiting to meet my oncologist and for treatment to start. Have...
Hi everyone im new here, i had an endoscopy and colonoscopy in August 21 due to stomach issues and they incidentally found cancer cells. Ive had MRIs and a CT scan last month. I saw an oncologist just over a week ago and surgeon yesterday. Both examined...
I got my latest results on Monday and, after 6 months, there was, no visible cancer! The relief is overwhelming! I could have kissed my oncologist, Dr Hashmi but had to just settle with giving him my heartfelt thanks! Moira x
Hi All, I have just had my post MRI scan and now fifteen weeks post treatment. The oncologist called me yesterday and said the results are being delayed and may have to wait up to three weeks for the results! I told her I would ring back in about a week...
Hello just wondered if anybody had tried any therapy or alternative for HPV anal cancer. Mine has returned and I wonder if anybody has tried treatments to overcome the virus without resorting to the snake oil that some peddle on the internet. Thanks
