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Small cell cancer of the anus

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Hi, my names Caroline, im 47 and last Friday I was diagnosed with small cell cancer of the anus, a rare and aggressive form.

I saw an oncologist on Tuesday and start my treatment tomorrow.

I'm feeling like I've been hit by a bus and I'll wake up soon from this really weird dream. 

Thank you for having me in this forum

Caroline

  • Hello Cazzzzz77

    Welcome to the Cancer Chat community although I'm really sorry to hear about the diagnosis that has led you to find us. I hope that your first treatment session went smoothly yesterday and that you're not struggling too much with side effects at the moment. 

    I wanted to try and connect you with two other members who have recently posted about the same diagnosis.  shared her story last week in this thread and  posted about her experiences in this thread a few days ago. Hopefully, as I've tagged them in my reply to you they will pop along to say hello and offer any advice and support they can. 

    If you think it may help to talk with one of our nurses at any point you're most welcome to give them a call. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I hope that things progress as well as possible for you over the coming weeks Cazzzzz77. Please keep in touch and let us know how you're doing. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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    Hi Caroline,

    I know the feeling, I’m still in a surreal state where I can’t quite believe everything that’s happened HAS happened.

    but please reach out to me if you want to talk things over - I’ve exhausted literally every option possible so far and now at the last hurdle of having another surgery so I’m happy to give any insights that might hopefully help.

    Krystel

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    I dont mine sharing my story if it helps,I got my cancer free news last week,From being diagnosed, operation,treatment,it took me 18 months to get the news I received last week .

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