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Amal cancer vs hemorrhoids
Been having rectalcancer pressure tingling sensation for the past 2 week. gi doctor did a DRE and anoscopy which he said no masses or tumors. However the discomfort still there , I was wondering how long does it take for internal hemorrhoids to go away. I'm able to feel it. It feels tingling with discomfor. No bleeding the…
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Female Age 23. Hemorrhoids, Colon Cancer or Something Else?
Hello All, This message may be a little long because there is a lot of back story so I apologize but bear with me here. So, I noticed a few months ago that I had bright red blood on the toilet paper and in my stool (a long streak along one side of the stool) but didn't pay very much attention to it for whatever reason. Up…
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Anoscopy tomorrow and I'm terrified
And depressed! It's after 3 in the afternoon and I'm still in bed. I know Worrying doesn't help and I'd probably feel better if I got up and did something but I just want to lie here and cry. It's my second exam post treatment. I'll be sedated so I have to have someone take me and the person who was supposed to take me now…
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6 months
Hi Everyone! It has been a little while since I have posted, but I'm still here lurking and occasionally chime in when I think I can give advice or tips to those more recently diagnosed with this terrible disease and going through treatment for it. I hope everyone who reads this is doing well and I pray for everyone here…
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Fatigue
Good afternoon everyone, just finished my second week of oral chemo and radiation. Is it normal to be so fatigued at this stage of treatment? Feel like I can't walk for 5 minutes before I am exhausted! other than that, treatment is going well
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Nine Years
Hi everyone. I don't do a new post very often, as there really isn't much to report on a frequent basis. However, today I saw my colorectal doctor for my yearly follow-up, which included DRE and anoscope. I'm happy to say that there was nothing of concern felt or seen, so I remain NED. On September 9th. I will celebrate 9…
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Stage IV rectal cancer + very little energy during and after chemo treatments
My husband was diagnosed with Stage IV rectal cancer which has spread to his liver, both lungs, lymph nodes, and his femur. He is currently taking chemo treatments to help him with "quality of life". My question is this: Is it normal to be exhausted all the time. He has had to quit working and has very little energy to do…
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shortness of breath
Hi everyone, hope everyone is doing well, I'm writting today because I have been experiencing shortness of breath, and I dont know if it is one of those long term effects from the chemo or what, I seem to recall from later posts that I read there were a few of you who were experiencing this also, I am quite curious to know…
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It can stop any time now...really.
First, let me apologize for the length of this post. It's not a novel, but a short story: I am so done. With all of this. I'm tired. So damn tired. 4 months post CA tx and 3 days post back surgery. I'm so, so ready to have it all just stop and be finished with. I'm sitting here in my bed bawling my eyes out for probably no…
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Scananxiety
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/875634 good article on scan anxiety Drs finally realizing what all cancer patients and others have known for a very long time!!
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Pain from radiation burns - any recommendations?
First, I am so thankful for this site. I have been lurking here since my mother's diagnosis in December. Mom has made it through her chemo - radiation - chemo cycle and now has severe pain from the radiation burns. She had her last rad. treatment a week ago tomorrow. She has open areas from the blisters and swelling. My…
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looking for a success story someone who's recovering or recovered from anal cancer and colostomy
I'am looking for someone who is recovering or recovered from anal cancer and after going through treatment of radiation and chemo then a reacurrence of the cancer so then a colostomy.My mum has been going through this for 12 months now 5 weeks ago she had the colostomy done we are waiting to go back to the specialist next…
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Anoscopy
I'm scheduled to see the surgeon for follow up on July 6th. It will be slightly over two months after last treatment. I'm very nervous about this visit because I'm not sure what to expect, and just the thought of someone putting anything in my bottom scares me because of the pain factor that I'm anticipating. My rad onc…
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Newly Diagnosed
Hi Everyone, I am sad (and glad) to be posting here. I received a positive test result from a biopsy 2 weeks ago and was told by the doctor that it was early stage. The visable tumor is only a few mm in size but I think it may be further along because of the pain, pressure and burning I feel in the biopsy site, around my…
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post radiation side effects
Hi fellow anal cancer people. I finished my 6 week course of chemoradiation about 6 weeks ago. Just in the past couple of weeks I have started to experience a feeling of extreme heaviness in my legs, blating in my belly. some swelling of ankles. Anyone elase have this experience? I also feel extremely winded when I try to…
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New Breakthrough in Anal Cancer Treatment
I am an anal cancer survivor since 2009. I subscribe to an additional Anal Cancer website-The HPV Anal Cancer Foundation. I just received the article from them below and thought I would share with you all. Mike In March 2017, for the first time in decades, treatment options for anal cancer patients cancers leapt forward.…
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Yeah!! 1 more radiation treatment and I am done
I got my picc line out today and only have one radiation treatment left. I thought I had another week to go. Pleasant surprise. I am feeling pretty good, except being very tired. My WBC is 3.9 today, It was 7.9 before I started this on June 12. If I don't have any thing worse than I do now, I am happy.
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Benign Squamous Cells
Hi Everyone, As usual I only come back here to ask questions. I guess it would be nice if I came back here to see how you are all doing, right? I started a new job in New Hope, PA at Bucks County Playhouse. I am very busy, like crazy busy, but I am hoping that all of you are doing well. I had a pap test two weeks ago and…
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Vaginal stenosis
Hello! This seems to be a subject without a lot of discussion! I've seen only one woman who mentioned surgery for stenosis (I've messaged her...) but I wonder if anyone else has, and where. I am a year and 3 months out of treatment and still unable to "graduate" past the first (of 5) dilators. Is there anyone who had…
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Bleeding from open skin - anal area
Hello all - Wondering if anyone can make a suggestion. I had anal cancer about 12 yrs ago, had radiation, chemo. Skin area was very burned from radiation, so remains irritated at times. Last yr was disgnosed with CRC with liver mets and having chemo every two weeks. I go through about a week of constipation and diarrhea,…
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Hip Pain
Hi everyone! Hip pain is my most recent post tx side effect. The pain in my hips and lower back has been getting worse for the last couple of weeks. It's only been 2 months since tx ended and I really didn't expect this so soon. Every post I've read about it has said it is a late effect, so I'm wondering if it's because…
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Zofran vs. Marijuana - feedback?
Anybody have any input on taking zofran vs. using marijuana for nausea during the chemo? Thanks!
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Does it ever get better
June 2013 started my journey as a Cancer Caregiver to my husband and in October 2013 he lost his battle with Small Cell Lung Cancer. If that wasn't bad enough 7 months later I began my journey with anal cancer. While I can say I'm a 3 year survivor of my own battle with cancer, a little over four years later I often wonder…
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Had appt for High Grade Anal Dysplasia Lesion
Hi all, had my appt today at UCSF for the High Grade Anal Dysplasia Lesion. I can't say enough good things about this appt. I had Dr. Berry at UCSF, he was just as kind and professional as it get's. I read all good things about him and would agree, he was wonderful. I did have biopsies done and will have the results in…
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Newly Diagnosed
Hi All My story seems to be similar to many of you here. For six months I thought I had internal hemorroids but of course I didnt. Last Tuesday after a colonoscopy my doctor informed me I had anal cancer and for the next 48 hours I went into a big spin unable to break myself free of the worst thoughts. I had thought Id had…
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worried.
Hi folks. Sorry if i shouldnt post this here as I do not have a cancer diagnosis. My situation is, out of nowhere last Sunday I had a significant bleed when I used the toilet it didnt stop for some time kind of like a nosebleed. I am now terrified. My Dad got rectal cancer in his 60's and died with in 18 months. I am in…
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Just diagnosed with high grade dysplasia
Hello everyone, and thank you for being here. I'm 53, male. Six weeks ago I had my first ever colonoscopy. Three polyps were found and removed, two of them were hyperplastic (?) so that's not a concern. The third turned out to be a condyloma, positive for HPV. I had a second procedure two weeks ago (flex sig) during which…
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Lymphedema
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Question about "SUV max" level
I recently had a PET scan to rule out a recurrence of throat cancer. I am a 4-year survivor of base tongue/lymph node cancer who is experiencing radionecrosis in my jaw due to the heavy radiation. The PET scan was to rule out recurrence before we discussed other treatment options. The scan came back clear for my head and…
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Back again for my 11th year NED anniversary
11 years today for me. T3,N0, M0 i feel amazing. Eating a strict keto diet and it cured my loose bowel issues in a week. I am lifting weights, riding my bike and living an amazing life. I might even be one of the longest NED ones here. You all can do this. Gabby