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Hello again I have finished treatment on Thursday. I just wanted to ask how ladies how got on with the dilators? When did you start with it and I’d like to know weeks later have you been able to have any intercourse im scared I’ll never be able to...
Hello feeling a bit strange typing on this forum as a relatively private person however I’d love any support etc. I was diagnosed last week with anal cancer. I’ve had a CT scan already and PET scan and mri this week. Does anyone have examples of how...
Hi, I wondered if anyone else had experienced achy legs/arms (mainly legs). I’m 8 weeks post treatment (chemoradiation) and have been suffering for last few weeks. Seems to get worse in the afternoon/evening which affects my sleep. Never suffered when...
Hi everyone I must apologise for the length of time it has taken me to come back on this wonderfully supportive forum. I really hope that everyone is doing well and getting the crucial and selfless support that they require I continue to move on...
Having had a biopsy ct scan with dye and an mri I was waiting 3 weeks for results. Today I had a call asking me to attend a PET c t scan on Monday!! Any advice would be much appreciated
I’ve got 4 more radiotherapy sessions left and I’m really struggling with the pain down below! My bottom is incredible sore and my skin has now cracked, my lady bits are agony, sitting down, drying myself after going for a wee is so uncomfortable. Has...
Hello i I finished my treatment yesterday and my radiation cystitis has kicked back in. Also the burns to my groin are awful and painful. I am due to go away in 3 weeks abroad, did anyone fly after treatment? Were you ok and manage? Did you need any...
Hi guys, I hope you’re all doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. My treatment ended yesterday, I was so relieved, this forum has helped me lots with all your tips and advice, I am very grateful for that.The sitz bath has definitely...
Has anyone had surgery for a distant lymph gland near the aorta with amal cancer I have only beeb offered c a d b chemo to shrink it any one with any experience would be appreciated thank you
Hi all, sorry I've been away for so long, had so much to get my head around, anyhoo, im back
