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Anal cancer stage 2

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I've just received a phone call from the hospital to say my MRi results show stage 2 anal cancer. I have to have. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy combined. I will tell them I can't start it until after Christmas. I am visiting my daughter who hasn't spoken to me for 3 years and am not going to let this stop me. The treatment sounds horrendous and I want to know what will happen if I refuse treatment. I'm 67 and to be honest I've had enough of this world anyway. Maybe best to save the NHS time and money

  • Welcome to the forum Supertrooper although I'm really sorry to hear you've just been diagnosed with anal cancer.

    This must be a lot to take in but I'm glad you've reached out to us as so many of our members will know what you are going through, so you are not alone Supertrooper, and hopefully some of them will stop by soon to offer their support and advice.

    If it would help to talk things through with someone we have a team of cancer nurses available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m, and with their insight and knowledge they will do all they can to address the worries and concerns you have about your treatment.

    We are here for you Supertrooper and will do all we can to support you on this journey.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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