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Started with the dreaded cystitis tonight. I’m halfway through week 4 - is this likely to last until after treatment or may it resolve? adding it to the suite if side effects…
Hi my mom has recently been diagnosed with anal cancer T1 (I think it’s called?) they removed the lump before they found out it was cancer so there’s only a small amount of the cancer left. They’ve recommended the 28 sessions of radiotherapy along with...
Please would someone talk some sense into me. I've got the bowel cancer testing kit to do and can't bring myself to do it. Stupid I know. I am so scared as there will undoubtedly be traces of blood as even six years after treatment, I have some when...
Hi I have posted before about starting my treatment for anal cancer as well as being main support for my sister who has a learning disability and also stage 4 bowel cancer. I am half way and really struggling then yesterday we met with my sisters...
Hello I think i just really need to have a good old moan to people who truly understand what I am going through. My husband , friens ect are amazing but don't think they can totally understand the pain involved with opening my bowels at the moment so...
Hi lovely people.. UPDATE GOT my 6 month check on 2nd September.. I spoke to colerectal cancer team today and they arranged within 30 mins.. so feeling a little better.. I got my cancer free confirmation on 3rd June..and I think the oncologist...
I am at the start of this journey and it’s tough. I had abnormal cells detected in a smear 13 years ago and after the treatment thought no more of it. fast forward to May this year and I was initially being treated for a haemorrhoid, which did not go...
Hi , Does anyone take a probiotic they can recommend for after treatment ? My diet is pretty healthy , I do eat some natural yoghurt every day , not sure if it’s enough to get healthy bacteria in my gut . Thanks Sharon x
Hi everyone of you lovely ladies. As promised a little follow up. My 3 month scan showed some cancer left and my 6 month scan has shown no changes since 3 month. My oncologist said there is a possibility that it could be scar tissue but she awaits...
Im 43yrs old and sadly have been diagnosed with Squarmois Cell Carcinoma just inside my bottom. I am awaiting my PET mri scan before starting chemo/radiotherapy. I am struggling with the feeling of always wanting thr toilet, often straining for almost...
