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Hi everyone. I hope you are all keeping well. has anyone noticed that their skin is itchy from finishing treatment? I keep getting like a tingle and crazy itch in the left bum cheek which then also go into the top of my thigh. It is driving me round the...
Hi all, weird things have happened this week... It's 1 month since I finished my chemo radiotherapy treatment. All's been going well since. My skin has healed beautifully and the pain when pooping is getting less. Then, this week I've had a dry skin...
Had Pet CT scan today and have MRI scan on Tuesday after completing treatment end of June. Today I received follow up appointment with oncologist for results, which isn't until early November. Is it normal to wait 5 weeks ? Thank you
Tomorrow is my last day of radiation, and I’m excited to begin the recovery period in earnest. Right now I’d say the symptom that is the hardest for me is excruciating pain with every bowel movement. I’ve seen others describe it as trying to pass bits...
Hello, just looking for anyone that has developed mets that is p16 negative, preferably under 50, & a woman?
Hello, Diagnosed with T2-T3 (5cm tumour) anal cancer with no spread to lymph nodes or further metastasis in July this year. Last week started 5.5 weeks of treatment including an infusion of Mitomycin, 28 session of radiotherapy along with Capecitabine...
It looks like my anal cancer has returned after 18 months clear. Waiting for biopsy results. surgeon has already said that APR surgery is the next step. Are there no other options? This recurrent tumour if cancerous is less than a cm in size.
Following on from consultant meeting last Tuesday, my scan dates have been brought forward to tomorrow as they want to check why I am in so much pain. I am getting very little sleep which is not helpful as I am working full time. Consultant mentioned...
Hi I finished my 28 day treatment at the end of August and have recovered pretty well. I am off back to work on a phased return next week. I see my oncologist in October and have an MRI end of November. I was told i would have a CT scan 12 months...
Thanks to all of you for offering your words of encouragement. Just when you think you know the plan it changes. My last chemo cycle really kicked my butt (or arse as you say across the pond). I was feeling just awful - dizzy, short of breath, rectal...
