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Hi guys I have reached week 4 and I am struggling, the nausea has been bad most days but worst of all is the burns, not on my anus where I was expecting them but on the lower part of my vagina area. I have a few little sores and blisters and bleed when...
Well that flew past My sickness had gone so I definitely put it down to the mytomycin IV on day 1 . I barely ate for a week and lost 1.5lb at my weekly hospital weigh in , was hoping for atleast 6 lb feeling very tired so listening to my body and...
Hello everyone I do hope things are going okay for you tokay? I had my 6 week check up this week and thorough examination by oncologist. He said that my skin had healed beautifully and he couldn’t feel any lumps or bumps , phew that was good news...
Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with squamous cell anal cancer in 2022 and had the standard chemo radiotherapy treatment. Now it’s back and spread to my lymph node. I was due to have APR & Barbie Butt surgery last week but it has been postponed. The drs...
hello all. I completed 33 radiation treatments for anal cancer on June 6 (D-Day!) and I’m having intense pain when pooping. In fact, it’s worse than when I was actively undergoing treatment. It’s like trying to pass waste through broken glass/coarse sandpaper...
Hi everyone , I’m nearly 4 weeks post treatment but for past few days suffering with constant wind and nausea .. I’m sure it’s not a virus , temperature normal but wondering if it was anything to do with post treatment or slowly getting back into normal...
That was fun….. not All treatment went as planned but I’ve had terrible nausea since Tuesday evening Ive taken the anti sickness which didn’t help.I have to drink 5 cups of water pre radiation it’s making me feel very sorry for myself. The radiotherapy...
Hi everyone Thank you for all you replies on my other posts, there are usually too many to reply to but I read them all and youve been really helpful. I have just started my chemo radiation treatment this week and today is day 4 as they missed a day...
Hi all, I hope you're all well. I joined this group some time ago but hadn't actually posted but I will say that the details shared are incredibly helpful, although everyone's journey is different, so don't get hung up or overly stressed if you happen...
Hi All, I have just joined this forum & am finding this space very supportive and informative. Thank you all for sharing and being so honest and open about your experiences xx My mum has just been diagnosed with anal cancer, starts chemo & radiotherapy...
