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Hello, I am.starting treatment on Monday and am terrified! I know not to put creams on 1-2hrs before but what else can I expect? Do MitoC and Cap give side effects straight away? What can I expect? Has anyone had the dvt/pe/angina? Is this likely? Will...
Hi everyone, New here and very recently diagnosed with anal cancer, more specifically squamous cell carcinoma. Why does it take so long to get an appointment with a GP to obtain a diagnosis of what I initially thought was a severe haemorrhoid that just...
So, I should know more about what stage I'm at and potential metastasis but I thought to ask you guys, with hindsight, was there a question you wished you had asked, but didn't know at the time?(I have a list of the usual suspects, but hive minds are...
In april 2024 had 12 pollops taken out also 3 doctor's said I had a 6.5 hemorrhoids I wasn't happy pain was unbelievable so I went to a locum doctor in September 2024 he examined me wrote me a letter sent me straight to medway hospital the surgical assessment...
I am a retired Neonatal nurse and was diagnosed with anal cancer in May 24 following chemo radiation was given cancer free diagnosis in time for Xmas 24 . Now living with late side effects ,urgency to pee and urgency and loose stools which are controlled...
Hi I'm so glad to have been directed to this group as I was feeling quite alone! I appreciate may be relevant info on older posts, so I'll have a search through too but thought I'd post & introduce myself. I've just been diagnosed with anal cancer....
Hi All Just a quick question.. has anyone gone on to develop chilblains from treatment? I’ve been to see gp again today and it appears I now have chilblains! Never had them before I am still suffering with pins/needles or static as I refer to it lol...
I was diagnosed with anal cancer 2 years ago and thankfully given the all clear in August 2024. I wondered if anyone else going through the same treatment had late side effects of pain in thighs and groin.
When I first joined this forum a month ago now, there was a lot of discussion about the various creams people found useful, one of which wasn't available on the NHS (StrataXRT) , which I managed to find at a significantly cheaper price than most places...
Hi there. I’m going to be starting my 6 week Monday - Friday chemo radiation in two weeks and I’ve already bought a parking pass for the hospital. But now some people that have gone through treatment for other cancers are telling me that they were too...
