CSN Login
Members Online: 25
CSN Home › Cancer specific › Anal Cancer

Cancer Treatment Centers

pjs62
Posts: 95
Joined: Sep 2011
Sep 01, 2011 - 9:04 pm

Hi there....I am new at this so please be patient. :)
I was diagnosed with anal cancer July 2010 & went thru chemo/radiation. They thought my cancer was gone. But about 2 weeks ago I was very sick & my dr put me in the hospital where they did all kinds of tests. They found thru a biopsy the cancer was back (or never fully left!).
Now they want to do invasive surgery but I'm not ready for that! I'm looking for a 2nd opinion, a different cancer center to check out. I feel there is other options out there.
What centers or treatments has helped you? I'd appreciate any input because I'm at a loss for what to do at this point.
Thanks so much!
pjs62
Posts: 95
 Joined: Sep 2011
Sep 01, 2011 - 9:36 pm
Treatments....

Oh & I did have the standard 2 (96 hr ea) chemo sessions & 6 wks of (Mon-Fri) radiation when I was diagnosed in 2010. Since my colon dr found the cancer again, he took my case to a tumor board. They decided surgery would be best but no guarentee. (take out rectum & some colon & insert ostomy) I'm not happy about this & feel there has to be a 'middle ground' so to speak. I want the best quality of life & be done with this cancer mess!!
lizdeli's picture
lizdeli
Posts: 482
 Joined: Jul 2009
Sep 01, 2011 - 10:39 pm
Second opinion

I'm so sorry that the cancer has returned. I know it must be terribly difficult and scary for you. I was treated at MD Anderson in Houston by Dr. Cathy Eng, and I feel strongly that she is one of the best onconolgists in the country for treating anal cancer.

Liz