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Hello everybody Very large anal/rectal locally invasive tumour, no sign of cancer. Fantastic result and so better than I expected. Three pelvic lymph nodes very slightly enlarged and metabolically active. Lung glass nodual, no size change and does...
I had my results of the 3 month PET-CT scan today. And whilst the chemoradiation showed a complete response in the anal canal and affected lymph nodes, it appears that the cancer decided to decamp to my liver and I was told it’s now stage 4 metastasis...
I had my results of the 3 month PET-CT scan today. And whilst the chemoradiation showed a complete response in the anal canal and affected lymph nodes, it appears that the cancer decided to decamp to my liver and I was told it’s now stage 4 metastasis...
I check the forum daily and am just bemused that there have been no posts for the last couple of days - am I missing them?? If everyone is fine I am happy!
Hi peeps I hope you are all well. I saw the consultant for my results and I am happy to tell you that the cancer has gone There is a small area which they believe is thickening but has no cancer and which will appear differently over time so she...
Hi, I was diagnosed in the 14th January 2026 and feel like my world has imploded. I’m 43 years old and have two young boys. I’ve seen a few bits and pieces in here offering some great advice. I am waiting for my MRI to be done on Saturday then hoping...
Hi, I found this forum very useful last year going through my anal cancer chemotherapy/radiation treatment, so much great advice. I got through it and got the all clear last September, retired in July this yr and had a CTScan to follow up my treatment...
Hi all Had my biopsy for the white patch down below externally last Friday at Leicester General Hospital recovering quite well expect very sore where I’ve had stitches .My CT scan was ok not had MRI result and it will be two weeks +before I get results...
hi everyone , im now 19 months post treatment and as I’ve commented before , had more problems with late effects than the treatment itself .. Any of you got advice on chronic radiation proctitis bleeding which is happening more at the moment ? . I...
Hi everyone I finished my treatment and was given the all clear back in June and apart from a few toilet issues everything was fine until January. I have real problems sitting, I am only comfortable when standing or laying down as the pain in my pelvic...
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