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Hello everybody, I am now 6 weeks post treatment, and have developed pain and stiffness in both hips that I’m told is due to the radiotherapy. Is there anything I can do or take to make things better? I never had hip pain before. many thanks, ...
Hi I’m currently nearly 2 years post treatment and go for MRI and/or CT scans periodically, and I just wondered if anybody knew whether the oncologists only check the area where the cancer was on the scans or if they check other regions for signs of...
Hi everyone, My meeting on the 24th went well. The doctor and specialist nurse were so kind. He answered all my questions of which I had lots. He was honest, straight talking but sympathetic. My options were limited due to the cancer type but the prognosis...
Week 3 done. Think I'm doing OK. Little bit sore using E45 and flamigel, started using water wipes this week. The chemo made me feel sick 24/7 in the first week and anti sickness meds did nothing. Worst bit for me is back pain which is from the wind and...
Hi there, I’m quite concerned as I’ve had a lump on my anus the last few weeks, only over the last week has it grew in size and is sore and itchy. To embarrassed to attend the doctors
Hi everyone, again, I have question for you. Has anyone had a temporary stoma fitted before beginning treatment? The reason for asking is I'm expecting my bum area to become very sore once treatment starts and I'm anxious about wiping and keeping...
Good morning everyone, I'm at my planning scan tomorrow with a view to start Chemoradiotherapy on 18th November. I've seen lots of people talking about prepping their skin prior to treatment & E45 being a good over the counter cream, I've looked online...
Hi all I’m 4 weeks post treatment my burns have cleared and I’m going to the toilet pretty regularly prior to diagnosis my stills were thin and stringy this apparent is one if the symptoms of anal cancer my question is … should my stools be back...
Hi all I just want to let you all know that I had the ALL CLEAR today! Have to have scans every 3 months. I just wanted to say thank you to all who have answered my posts during and after treatment when I’ve needed the support! I am still anxious...
Hi just a quick question. Years ago when I was stupid enough to get sunburnt I used to slather myself in natural yoghurt and it worked. I’m just about to start week 5 my last on radiotherapy and chemo and my creams no longer seem to work so at 5am this...
