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Hello Just wanted to say that today was day 14 since finishing radiotherapy and Chemotherapy. Been in lots of pain this week in my derrière area, today I felt slight less sore even though many bowel movements which does irritate the skin . I set myself...
Hello, I had my 3 month mri and appointment with the oncologist last week, I had radiotherapy and chemo, 5 1/2 weeks, my tumour has shrunk from T2 to T1. The oncologist told me that the radiotherapy will keep working for the next 3 months. Is it likely...
Hi I don't know what to do im due to get a stoma on Thursday for rectal cancer.im not really passing much and that's after considerable amount of bowel softening medication and microlax im just getting a bit of poo with mucus an blood .I'm getting terrible...
I finished my chemo radiotherapy treatment 3 weeks ago. My energy levels are virtually non-existent and I have a poor appetite although I try and eat healthy snacks. I thought I would be more active by now. Is there any tips on managing the fatigue. Also...
Coming up to my 6 month post treatment scan. Tell me it's normal to start feeling twinges in the area again. My rational brain tells me that my cancer has not just grown back in a week but my anxious brain is taking over.
My count down to treatment starting is nearly over then it’s the business part of this journey! I have found out this week that two girlfriends have had Anal cancer (they didn’t elaborate at the time and I didn’t like to quiz then) hoping being open with...
Hello all Well, I must have been be the only person who was skipping and jumping into the operating theatre on Tuesday morning - the medical staff were so kind and reassuring but I said I am absolutely fine with this op. I didn't know about the epidural...
Hi all my names angie I'm 57 married 3 girls and a grandson. I'm just looking for anyone on a similar journey. I was diagnosed about 2 weeks ago with anal cancer I haven't got my head around it yet. All I know is my bottom is killing me more since I had...
Hi everyone , following on from Gill and Georgie , can I have a rant !!!? Finished treatment on Wednesday ( didn’t ring the bell ) made a dash for freedom and then , like you all warned me , back to feeling sorry for myself … HELP no freedom !!!! I...
Hello I'm 9 days into recovery period from the radiotherapy and chemotherapy tablets. My groin skin appears to be easier in the last couple of days apart from stinging on urination but manage with the water bath to ease it. However the pain in my back...
