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I’m absolutely delighted to share some positive news! My case was discussed at last week’s MDT meeting, and everyone agreed that my 6 month scan showed No Evidence of Disease (NED). I know this doesn't mean I’m completely cured and I’ll still need regular...
I had T2 N1 M0 diagnosed a year ago and treatment finished end of Jan 2026. My oncologist gave me a 75-80% chance of cure. Why is it that my brain finds it so much easier to focus on the 20-25% not being cured and that trying to be positive for the 75...
Hi everyone, I’ve not been on here for ages. To be honest I became very good at doom scrolling and couldn’t cope with anything than “happy” stories. I finished my chemoradiotherapy at the end of Jan 2026, has my first PET/CTMRI scans as all clear...
Hi there, hello! I'm starting my 28-day chemoradiation course in a week's time. Like many others here, I am trying to put myself in a good position to start and have been reading a lot about what to expect and how to prepare. I've not had any conversations...
Hi I've just been for my 3 year check with my oncologist for my anal Cancer. I thought it was going to be an "all clear" like previous years. She told me that on the results of my CT scan 3 x 6mm nodules have appeared in my right lung. She told...
Hi , I completed the 28 days of Chemo radiation 2 years ago, which thankfully up to now has been successful. Over the past couple of months, the skin around my anus, perineum and entrance of my vagina. Have become the very itchy and sore. My oncologist...
Another quick question! Are you naked at the bottom when having radiation & also I know they tattoo people for radiation? How can they tattoo your anus? Thanks Linda xx
Hi, my 1st appt at St James Oncology is next Tuesday so will be starting treatment very soon. This forum has been incredibly helpful for preparing & knowing what to expect. My question is, will I be able to work? I only work 1 day a week in a boutique...
I wanted to share an update. I'm six weeks past completion of chemoradiation treatment. As some of you know, I had a pretty tough time with the treatment, landing in the hospital at one point. More recently I've been recovering well, and my first follow...
Hello everybody.. just about to start my 5 and half weeks chemo radiation. Luckily the hospital is on a good day only twenty minutes away. As the majority of my friends work I am wondering how long realistically I will be able to drive myself to my...
