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Just wondered if anyone else has/or had an increase in their AC pain during their period/time of the month? I've been experiencing this for quite a long time now, certainly months before my actual diagnosis when I couldn't link the two. I suppose there...
Hi, I'm 14 days post-treatment today and am slowly improving, but still don't have much appetite or energy. Nothing appeals to me, I have to force myself to eat, and I am very fatigued (I sleep several hours a day). Is this normal? Other than to go...
Hi All, just wondering if anyone is having similar symptoms as I don’t seem to be having much luck with my oncology team or GP. I have SCC and I am in agony. im on zomorph 10mg 2x a day, oromorph 10mg 4x a day, naproxen 500mg 2x a day and paracetamol...
Hello all, I've been on Pregabalin for the nerve pain that Oxy doesn't touch, but now my vision is going wonky. I have blurry vision after about 30 seconds of reading something (like text messages) and also a weird vibration movement that my husband...
We had a visit from an NHS occupational therapist who suggested a high-risk (for pressure sores) seat cushion that we could then modify for our use. Magically, it arrived at our door in 2 days, and my husband and I went to work. Sicily (the tumour......
Well day 1 has arrived. went to the Beatson Oncology Centre this morning for 9am. 1st thing was my PICC line insertion. LA was a bit stingy but OK. Getting the line in was painless. Next stop at 11 was The McMillan Day Case Centre for my Chemo infusion...
Hi all, this is the first time I have posted.. I am 4 weeks post treatment for anal cancer, having had radiotherapy and oral chemotherapy for 5.5 weeks. BMs have got a lot less painful, however whereas last week I started to get up and do things around...
Hi everyone , happy Easter to you all this time last year I was diagnosed with anal cancer , lymph nodes too . I got through the treatment without pain relief but whinging and seeking reassurance from this amazing forum .. my goal was to get to...
I finished chemo radiation for Stage 2 anal cancer in December. Yesterday I had a surprise phone call from my colorectal nurse. My recent MRI and CT show no signs of a tumour! To say I’m relieved is an understatement. I thought I wouldn’t hear until next...
Well I think I've done pretty good a cracking on with life since my treatment ended 3 months ago for stage 3, lymph nodes 2 - I managed a solo trip to Portugal, I finished my diploma at LAST and I've secured myself a part-time job! I've been building...
