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Hi Everyone I'm Jay from Leeds. I have T1 Anal Cancer. I had an anal lump removed which turned out to be an SCC. Due to diathermy damage to the specimen, total clearance couldn't be confirmed. So after PET, MRI & CT scans have confirmed no spread etc...
Anybody have sacral mass upon initial diagnoses? Did it metastasize to your liver?
Hi, has anyone experienced burning hot feet at all? I also experience pins and needles. My GP has referred me to the pain clinic. Has anyone else been seen in pain clinic? the pains in my hips and pelvis are really bad. I am 9 months post treatment...
Looking for any positive stories from stage 4 survivors or thrivers. Thanks
I have been told I have abnormal cells following an initial biopsy during colonoscopy. The tumour is 3cm. I am now awaiting a larger biopsy and hopefully have tumour removed. From first MRI taken it appears to not have spread to lymph nodes but the CT...
I’ve just recently been diagnosed with anal squamous cell carcinoma. I have a mass, apparently higher than normal, but it is blocking my my bowel movements. I’m on laxatives twice a day but find my stomach just rolling with gas and wondered if anyone...
Hi all had an operation on Friday to clear my anal/pelvic/bowel cancer but sadly did not work. They could not get all of the cancer and have told me there is no cure and I don’t have long. Obviously I am fighting this prognosis and am having chemo again...
Hi , Just wanted to share , my scan and MRI results are all clear . No evidence of cancer . During the colonoscopy I had done just before starting treatment , 2 polyps were removed which showed cell displasia, so also need yearly colonoscopies to check...
Evening Day four of radiotherapy completed and feeling a little less discomfort when sitting. Travelling to the hospital takes 90 minutes each way, so I am going to enjoy this honeymoon period. Query about vitamins, I stopped taking mine before...
Hey guys... So on Wednesday I got to mark the end of treatment by ringing that bell. It felt such relief and such an emotional day. I was lucky enough to have my little entourage with me and madly, the Princess Royal showed up too! Nice of her to make...
