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Hello everyone, I’ve just finished week 1 which was actually ok other than extreme constipation (thanks morphine) that was very uncomfortable. Before starting my wound at the cancer site was seeping a lot and hasn’t healed since the biopsy which was...
And I got the all clear . Relieved is an understatement as the first one still showed a little something as they called it. Also wanted to ask others how they are feeling 6 months post treatment. As I feel physically exhausted after doing little things...
Hello all. I am 1 week post radiotherapy, but am struggling with some side effects. Any words of wisdom or additional things people have done to help recover i would be truly grateful. I have horrendous radiotherapy cystitis its absolute agony weeing...
Hi all, I have not posted before but I have read a lot of useful information during diagnosis and treatment. Bit of background, I was being treated for haemorrhoids or a fissure, after months of pain and not getting anywhere, I went private and during...
I had another 3 month checkup yesterday and the consultant said that the digital examination was all ok. Last year he told me I had some tiny cracks in the pelvis caused by the radiation, but after the latest MRI, I now have a fracture. This now explains...
I’m due to go away to Ibiza in 6 weeks time for 10 days with hubby daughter & son in law to be to find a wedding venue..quiet hotel side of the island, lots of relaxing, my team say will be fine it will be 11 months after my treatment ended. Due to not...
Hello! I’m recently diagnosed with anal cancer and due to start my 28 days chemo radiation treatment tomorrow, 27 July. I’ve been lurking on this forum for a few weeks now and have found it such a huge source of information and comfort. Thank you to everyone...
Hi everyone, i have posted on this forum on behalf of my mother who had chemoradiation which ended at the end of January. She is still suffering a lot of issues with bowel/ bladder control - including managing combinations of constipation and then intense...
I heard these words on Weds and am still processing.... Dr Aitken was clear that all scans look good and I can reverse my stoma (I poo out of two holes anyway so might as well go back to one!) It is early days, and my body is changed, but I feel excited...
Hi, I have been recently diagnosed with Anal Cancer. Stage 2 Grade 3. Not sure when my treatments will begin, but probably within next few weeks. Super scared of side effects or both Chemo and Radiation. I have a couple of questions please..Has anyone...
