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I've already mentioned on here that I've been experiencing bleeding for almost 3 weeks now. It suddenly became really heavy a few days ago and I ended up in a+e after calling the emergency chemo number for advice... they prescribed a clotting agent for...
I just completed treatment 4 days ago. Needless to say, I'm glad to be done but I have a question for all of you who have completed treatment as well. My biggest challenge right now is the burning and stinging during BMs. I usually have to go 2 - 4 times...
Had my planning appointment today and tattoos that I was dreading and were surprisingly painless - I was relieved they were on my hips and pubic area rather than actually on my anal area which is where my head was at the past few days :) So anyone starting...
I’m seeing an oncologist next Thursday (12 June) to discuss chemo / radiotherapy. I am a planner and research lots thanks to this group I feel pretty prepared. I would like to hear of experiences of treatment and especially if it possible to continue...
Hi all Hope you are all doing as well as your can and I know the group will support you throughout.. As you all know I got the all clear on 3rd June for the AC scans which is absolutely wonderful..he said cancer was gone but lots of scare tissue....
Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone out there has had or is having the same treatment as me. It’s 3 tablets of capectabine twice a day and radiotherapy every day and if so what sort of side effects ? Thankyou
Operation all done and dusted and feeling less pressure in the bottom area. Had little sips of water a wander around the room and been researching recipes and best foods to eat. After consultation with the surgeon a temporary illiostomy was opted...
Hey everyone! It’s been awhile since I’ve checked in. I am finishing my 4th week of treatment and things have been fairly smooth up until 2 days ago. I developed a stinging sensation in my vaginal area that especially burns when peeing. It feels just...
Hi, I’ve not been on here lately, As a reminder it’s my wife who was treated for anal cancer at the start of the year. The MRI scan revealed that the main tumour (which was large!) has been obliterated which is good. There is however a note regarding...
Hi, I am just over 2 years post treatment. I still get occasional bleeding when I pass a firm poo. My most recent bowel screening came back as positive to blood, & I have been advised to have a colonoscopy. I had a CT scan in April, which was clear...
