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I called my hospital, only on hold for 30 mins in all. I had 3 appointment messages came today, all for sept, oct. I'm waiting for biopsy results, 2 weeks today. Finally get to speak to a team nurse and there's no sign of cancer in the biopsies...
What happens to the tumour after radiation and Capecitabine? Obviously we hope it shrinks but does the radiation blast it and can the tumour break up and be passed out with bowel movements? Just wondering, as I finished my radio last Friday (hurrah...
so… I have anal cancer (mind blown). I had cervical cancer when I was 35 and HPV.. I had surgery to remove my cervix and uterus at 38. I’m 59 and I was absolutely floored to learn that I have stage 3 anal cancer about a month ago and I have learned more...
Hi Just wanted to let you know that I've just received the results from my 2 year scan - and all clear!! Bloomin eck the relief!!!! I've been like a bear with a sore head for the past few weeks, snapping at everyone and not really functioning properly...
Hi everyone Hope everyone is well, as it's a while since I logged on here. I wanted to ask how soon everyone went back to work? I am nearly 5 months post treatment, and still very aware of the radiation still working. My consultant said Sept was a reasonable...
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