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Have never been on chats like this so I’m very new to this ! I just wondered if there was anyone with any similar experience of this, I would be very grateful for any advice ! So I Have had APR SURGERY with stoma after radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment...
Hello again Just out of surgery and the pelvic nodes flagged on the PET, have been removed. Had a quick chat with the surgeon and he has confirmed they looked suspicious, but he could not see further spread. Two weeks and I will have the results. I...
Hi all I’ve had my diagnosis for 2 years now, treatable but not curable. Random question please-how do I get counselling, I feel it would help Thank you
Hello! Has anyone tried using the above therapies post pelvic radiation to help with healing? I am 49 and keen to do what I can to support recovery... Willow26
Me again, I had surgery to remove my 2 - 3cm polypoid cancer lump a week ago. Well what a week! The good news is they were able to lift and remove it (I had a name for it but I may not be able to say it on here except to say it rhymed with 'rugger'...
Hi - I had the results of my 4th year MRI today. The specialist nurse said there is no evidence of recurrence of disease. However, the radiologist report said that there is inflammation, previously seen but not reported on. The nurse is taking this to...
Hi I'm Izzy and recently been diagnosed with AC. I originally went to see a consultant about having my hemorrhoids removed. Unfortunately he gave me the bad news that I not only had hemorrhoids but also what he thought was a cancerous tumour! To say...
Hi everyone. My PR finished 26/11, off all pain relief by 10/12. Lasting effects were lethargy/fatigue, weak leg muscles, still off my old fave foods, still hurts with BM. BUT the reason I am here is to ask about vaginal dilation advice. I was given the...
Hi I finished my treatment 4 wks ago & tbh I feel great , still get tired but not like before , no pain , the only effects are having ti get to the loo quick but that’s gone down to usually just 1st thing in the morning , but jeez im farting constantly...
I thought it might be helpful for those about to start their treatment, or who are part way through, if I gave an update on how I'm doing after treatment finished. I completed the standard 28 days of chemo (one mitomycin infusion followed by daily capecitabine...
