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hi guys l am nearly post 12 months from treatment for my anal cancer it was stage 3 advanced and l was told l had a complete responce.l am experiencing back hip pain my knees also ache is this common
As you know my Mum was diagnosed with Anal Cancer and the replies from all you lovely people have been more than helpful . She is midway through week 3 now and they have said she may need a blood transfusion . Is this a normal procedure that patients...
Good Morning , I posted on the forum recently as my mum was beginning her treatment. She seems to be managing the chemo tablets however the radiotherapy has been quite brutal for her . She has spoken to the nurses and they have given her cream to use...
Hi Everyone Its our day today. Hope everyone is doing ok whatever stage of the journey they are in. Hugs to all. Xx
Three years after being diagnoised with anal cancer and post chemoradiation I have a tumor between the rectum/vagina. I am now scheduled for surgery and a stoma in a month. It feels like a drastic surgery but they are telling me it has the possibility...
Hi, I’m new here and getting used to the different forums. i have an anal tumour and I’m due to see the consultant this week to discuss the biopsy results and next steps. They have already told me it is cancer. I started seeing my GP from December...
Hi - I have just had my first review post treatment and received the good news that no cancer detected. Anus healing nicely and area where lump removed all healed too. Still get side effects - occasional urgency and diarrhoea but not all the time. ...
Hi All, I was first diagnosed with anal cancer last October and in January 26 I had a tumour removed very low down in the Anal Canal. Once biopsied it was confirmed to be a mucinous adenocarcinoma which can be resistant to chemotherapy and radiotherapy...
Morning All I’m 3 weeks post APR op for anal cancer and now into my 2nd week back at home recovering. Trouble is I’m having terrible issues with sleep at night , lucky if I get 3-4 hours. I’m absolutely shattered when I go to bed but then I just lay...
Morning All, I just wanted to find out what’s ‘normal’ with regards to the scheduling of treatment. I’ve seen the Oncologist and had the planning scan, now I’ve got an appointment with the special oncology pharmacist and then two appointments booked...
