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Changing Drs so Mad right now
Oh my gosh I'm so mad right now..Ok so I forgave my internal medicine dr because he missed diagnosed me. He thought he was treating a hemmrhoid but it was cancer. So I have been on antidepressants because the chemo caused me to go into depression, so I thought. I was on Celexa and Lamictal. I had my blood levels taken…
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Health care exchanges
Well, the numbers for the ObamaCare exchange are out and i went to a meeting where it was all explained by government workers. It was explained that some groups will see insurance rates soar, because that is the way the law is written. Of course, I am in that group! I am so sorry that I voted for Obama, who I now dub…
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When to expect improvements?
I finished treatment on July 8th for stage 2 squamous cell carcinoma (anal canal lesion, tumor began erupting through my skin while awaiting the surgery date, and local lymph nodes effected). I naively thought that after a few weeks, I would start feeling a lot better. But. alas, no. I'm weak and have lost more weight…
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Visual exam of treatment area
I was diagnosed with Stage I anal cancer in March. Don't have to do chemo. So far I've had four radiation treatments out of 28. Here's my question: The radiation oncologist wants to examen my genitals and the skin around my anus every Wednesday. I knew he would be looking at my skin, but I thought that meant the skin on my…
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Squamous cells
Did anyone else have their cells typed as squamous on their initial biopsy? Should I stop surfing around on the internet about cancer? Sometimes I read things that don't ease my mind, they frighten me more than I already am.
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Tofu
Hi Everyone I was Barb5454 and I'm having all these computer issues with this site. So I had to change my user name. Anyway, I'm trying to lead a "cleaner" life. I was told that anal cancer was not hormorne related. I am not on a vegan diet. Do you think it would be ok to eat tofu? I'm 55 and post menopausal and I'm 1 1/2…
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not alone
Hi everyone.....I am so glad I found this website and this blog. I felt all alone with this particular cancer because it is so rare. Now after reading all these blogs about anal cancer I feel alot better emotionally and physically with all the helpful hints about dealing with the soreness. Tomorrow will be day 20 of my…
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anal squamous cell carcinoma in situ in perianal area
Hi, I am new here and am looking for advice. I have just been diagnosed with the above carcinoma in situ and would like to know if others have had this, what kind of treatment you had and what the outcome was for you? Any other advice also appreciated. I had a growth for about three years- ignoring it - and was really was…
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Anal/Rectal HPV squamous cell symptoms? Signs? Detection?
Hi, I have yet to be seen but hoping to find out from those who have had rectal or anal squamous cells how they were screened? Where did you go? Can the ER do any of the testing or does it require a specific field of doctor(s)? Signs and symptoms? I was diagnosed with cervical displaysia level 4, 2 years ago. I had no idea…
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CT Scan Results:-(
Hi everyone, I just got a facelift and it was on my mind more than anal cancer and my follow up CT scan so I didn't bring it up as a topic. But I had it yesterday with bruising on my face. (The pain of a facelift is nothing compared to cancer treatments by the way - but it does hurt quite a bit and I've been resting for a…
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Good news and hope for all
Dear friends ... Just had 3 plus years follow up ... Labs and CT scan "free of disease". And check this out ... Labs at 12 noon, CT at 130p, saw oncologist at 4p and had all the good news before I left the cancer institute at 5p! and my next follow up scheduled . I had c scope in May so no visit with colorectal surgeon.…
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how often do you see your radiologist post treatment ?
I had my post treatment visit with my radiologist this past Fri (last treatment 6/24) I am scheduled to see her again in October but after that she is moving her pracice which took me by suprise. We hugged when I left and told her I'll look foward to seeing her in Oct but was so in shock about the move which will be right…
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Does anyone drink alcohol since after their treatment?
Hi Everyone! I was Barb5454 but my account got messed up and now I have a different user name. Anyway, I'm 1 1/2 years post treatment and cancer free. Sometimes I like a beer or even a glass of rum and coke. Is this wrong? I read on the American Cancer website that alcohol and cause colon cancer. I quit eating meat so I'm…
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how do you know if cancer is spread to lymph nodes?
Hi, I've posted here before that I have a perianal squamous cell carcinoma in situ as diagnosed recently by biopsy, Today my doctor said I have a T1 cancer with no spread to anywhere else as shown on my mri and ct scan. He never mentioned nodes though, I'm wondering how a doctor knows if it's in the nodes? Does the scan…
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Back on the sex wagon 4 years later....
Thank you God I have a pseudo name... My hubby died when I was 10 weeks pregnant with my son who is now 8. I was diagnosed with cancer when my son was 8 weeks old and finding a new 'friend' was not on my radar dealing with a newborn baby and a life-changing medical condition. I have not dated anyone for the last 4 years as…
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lungs showing activity again
hello all again! i truly appreciate all your responces when i ask a questions. well i got my cat scan results and the dr says its still all good. i should be happy right ? well im not , in fact im kinda scared. this is my 4th cat scan since i finished treatment. on my first one i had fluffy looking nodules everywhere,…
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CT results
Had CT yesterday. everything looks good! Like many of us here, I was sooooo worried it came back which usually the really bad worrying starts a week before scan. Had my CT at 1:30, met with oncologist at 2 for results. Doctor has scheduled next CT scan for a year from now. WOW, kinda great, kinda scary. I was diagnosed…
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Using new dilators
Just wanted to share some informatiom from my pelvic floor therapist. She suggested that I try Tantus silicone dilators. I have found them to be very comfortable. Be well.
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10 days in the hospital
Finally home and feeling better. I finished treatment June 24th, the next 2 days were prom and graduation and quite rough to handle but I made it through. The radiation burns continued to become increasingly worse, I went to see the radiologist for a scheduled skin check at which point she sent me to be admitted for wound…
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Still haven't healed from radiation after 18 months
It's been a while since I've been to this site, and I'm sorry. I finished treatment in Oct. 2012 and so far, so good as far as recurrence. I stayed in touch for a while after treatment trying to give a little back, but got out of touch. I want to rejoin this group of people who I consider family. As in the past, I'm having…
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Anal itching - internal
Hello friends ... It's been awhile! question for all of you around or beyond 3.5 years post treatment with standard combined chemo/radiation. Do you still experience anal itching? What are your long-term "anal" issues that you deal with? Thanks ... Coming up on CT scan and full follow up .... Worried as usual! Any personal…
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Finding the right radiation oncologist
Hi, my name is Sophie and my mom was just diagnosed with anal cancer (located in the anal verge). Tumor is 3 cm. We meet with the colorectal surgeon to discuss her options. Her surgeon tells us that a combination of radiation/chemo is the first line of treatment for this type of cancer. I wanted to ask if this is correct?…
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Side Effects after treat
Hi Everyone, Well, I'm 1 1/2 years post treatment and I'm happy to say I'm still cancer free. However, I am starting to get lovely (side effects and I'm being sarcastic) from having cancer and the treatment. My joints in my hands and feet have been really painful and I was just diagnosed having rheumatoid arthritis.…
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Scar tissue
Has anyone had a biopsy of what was believed to be scar tissue after treatment? If so, did it really turn out to be scar tissue?
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5 year aniversary
Hello, Just wanted to say I celebrated my 5 year aniversary of the completion of my anal cancer tx on 6-30. I like to share this because I know I wanted to see long term survivors as it always gave me hope. Lori
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CT chest showed a subplueral density 6mm in right lower lobe lung scared.
Anal cancer in 2010 that met to liver in 2012. Been ned since resection, but last CT chest scan last week showed a subplueral density in right lower lobe of lung. My oncologist doesn't seem to be worried, but he thought my spot on liver wasn't anything either until 3 months later with biopsy that showed it metastised to…
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Mum just diagnosed
Hi everyone, My names kc Im from queensland australia! Happy to have found an amazing support group I have been ligering in the background for the last week just reading all the old posts and decided after mums onc app today to finally sign up and introduce myself! After a magnitude of tests my 64yo mum has just been…
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How do you cope with impending death of best friend's cancer?
Good Morning, My best friend has been battling Anal Cancer for about 8 months now. He has already been through several rounds of Chemo as well as a surgery to remove the tumor that started this whole thing. The problem now is that that the surgery is done, the Cancer has seemed to spread. I visited him in the hospital…
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5 year anniversary
i made it to 5 years post tx !!!!!! do not have real 5 year exam until july 28....... just wanted yall to know...... sephie
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how many of you had colonoscopy miss ur cancer?
Hi Everyone, Was just curious as to how many of you had colonoscopys that completely missed your tumor altogether? Mums was missed completely even though her notes clearly stated there was a ridge at the anal verge however surgeon preforming colonoscopy didnt see nor feel anything also included in the notes that she had a…