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Hi, I am sorry it has been a while since I’ve been on this forum. I completed treatment and had my first post treatment MRI. The result showed no trace of the cancer. I will have a follow up MRI in four months. It is a strange feeling being told...
Hi everyone, It’s been a while since I posted about myself (I finished treatment at the end of May 2024 and was told I was all clear Sept 24) but I’m panicking a bit today. I’ve had some blood again this morning after a bowel movement. I’m trying...
Hey there my name is Donnie. I was so excited to see this group. I was diagnosed with anal cancer in April. I underwent radiation and chemo over the summer. My side effects were no fun, but I managed them - always looking toward that treatment end...
Hi guys I’m new here but would really like to find out if others had experienced what I am. I have just completed 5.5 weeks of chemo radiotherapy for T2 M0 N0 anal cancer. I’m now 3weeks post treatment but am constantly getting feelings of fear non of...
Hi there and greetings from the Land Downunder, Next week I have an APR and end ileostomy. From what I've read so far, it sounds like it takes a long time before people can sit normally. Is this the case for everyone? Will I be spending all my time...
Hi all, I posted here a few years ago with concerns over anal cancer. Fortunately despite having HPV, my surgery was clear and no cancer found. I did have an anoscopy at the Homerton hospital last May and they found 1 area of LSIL (low grade changes...
Hi all I hope you are doing well on your journeys. I really don't know how to put this so I hope not to offend anyone whatsoever as I understand this can be taboo topic which some of you may not have had experience of. I was diagnosed with anal...
Hi, I have just finished week 3 and the side effects of the radiotherapy on the skin have started to kick in. I am very sore and it is incredibly painful when having bowel movements as I have a lump of skin which I believe to be an external hemorrhoid...
Hello everyone I was just wondering what type of underwear people started using as their treatment progresses? I have had 6 treatments and can feel a tingling and slight discomfort but am still able to wear 'normal' clothes and underwear. I don't think...
Good morning all, I am about to leave for my 5th radiotherapy session and wanted to ask if anyone else has experienced any bladder issues so early on in their treatment? Over the weekend I noticed that I am waking up in the night desperate for a wee...
