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Anal Cancer

Blood group
Just wondering what blood groups on here. I am AB Rh positive, a small group of the population. It is known to be associated with inflammation, & ad cancer is linked to inflammation, it made me wonder if there was some connection. Ok, I realise it's all so much more complicated than that, but worthy of a ponder. Liz
Anal Cancer Awareness
Hi Everyone, and "happy spring"!!!! I just googled anal cancer awareness day and hit on some info about No Cancer Left Behind and that anal cancer and colon cancer advocates were joining together to dedicate March 21st to anal cancer awareness!!! My computer is in need of help right now and not letting me post the…
Follow Up Care
It has been a few months since I have been on the site. I did read the latest posts and am happy to see many still active and, unfortunatley, some new posts with diagnoses. I am now 3 years NED and happy to report! I feel good but also still get anxious when I have any symptoms as all of you do. I have a question about…
Laz is NED!!!
I just got my PET Scan result and it shows no cancer activity now anywhere, including that seminal vesicle that looked abnormal on the CT. So after almost 10 months os treatment and fear I'm considered NED. I'm very relieved. Thank you so much for all of you. Could not do it without you. Wanna dedicate my happiness to…
More on diet and cancer
This research on eating meat and cheese is worth considering. Thought I would share this with yoyu. More evidence that a plant based diet is best. http://www.foodrevolution.org/blog/study-deadly-as-smoking/
On my 6 week of radation
I am writing to get some advice just start burning when I pee and my pelvic area is swollen and red. Had no side effects until this last week. All of sudden everytime I pee I liderally scream, feel like I am being cut with knife. Is there anything I can do that might work. I have used water bottle when peeing not working.…
3 years
Three years ago this month I received the dreaded diagnois of cancer. In fact, I was told right before I was to undergo a colonoscopy. The biopsy had been a couple of days before that. Fortunately the colonoscopy was clear. I had the usual chemo and radiation. I wondered if I ever would feel good again. I'm happy to say…
Almost 23 with Colon Cancer Symptoms.. Need Help/Advice
Hey im only 22 nearly 23 but iv been getting bad symptoms of Colon Cancer. Starting 2-3 years ago I was getting fatigued from basically nothing (Im as active as they come and Im a Personal Trainer Full Time), all through my legs was the worst and after even a 1km run it takes me 3-4 days to feel better even after stretch…
LAST WEEK OF RADATION
This my last week of radation. Done 2 round of chemo and going on my 6 week of radation. The doctor assistant says they dont check see if the cancer gone away until 3 months from now does that sound right? The radiation doctors say the chemo doctor order a pet scan or ct until about 12 wk afterward. Also going in my 6 wks…
Symptoms for 2 years but didn't know they were symptoms
About two years ago, I noticed, what looked to be skin tags on the outside of my anus. Didn't think anything of them. They didn't hurt and I'd read that tags there do happen. I also started to get itching in the area, which was odd to me but it only happened once in awhile and once I gave it a quick scratch, it would go…
CT results for Laz
The good news is that the liver and the lungs are clear. The bad news is that there is some abnormality in my left seminal vesicle, which is a gland next to the prostate. The doctor says it is very rare that rectal cancer would spread into this gland, especially since my cancer was far away from this area, but anything is…
After chemoradiation finished, MRI and CT show "something" still there
My radiation oncologist did a pelvic and anal exam (my cancer started in my rectum and created a fistula when it went into my vagina) and proclaimed me cancer free. The followiing week, I had an MRI which showed something smaller than the cancer but in the same area. My doctor said he's not concerned, because he thinks…
Two Spring Survivor Events
Yes, you read that correctly! TWO events in one season for anal cancer survivors and their loved ones! We are delighted to announce we will be hosting a meet and greet in Houston, Texas and our second educational forum will be held in San Francisco, California! On March 22, 2013 the HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation will have…
one year clear....but...
I had the rare side effect of spontaneously falling and am happy to say I am a month without my walker or cane. I was a very strong person before all of this, but I find I am still becoming overwhelmed, and have panic attacks. All the mail, all the emails, all the bills, all the insurance issues and now compounded by…
no evidence of cancer
I finally received biopsy results from sigmoidoscopy and everything is ok. Doctor felt the bleeding could be a result of severe radiation damage to my colon. She said I would not need to see her again unless my oncologist recommends it. Funny, I swore my radiation oncologist said I should have been seeing a colo-rectal…
Colonoscopy Schedule
Ugh. I thought I was done with doctors for a bit. I had my colonoscopy which found my cancer a year ago November. Their office wants me back for a follow up. I feel like it's too soon with all my scar tissue. I've left a message with my colorectal surgeons office questioning this. It was my understanding two years is…
Houston..
In Houston. Just finished TWO HOUR MRI. I've never has one last that long!
Genetically modified foods
If you are like me, and want to eat only healthy and whole foods after surviving cancer(s), you might want to avoid eating genetically modified food. Our government does not require labeling foods that have been modified. I personally think that we have a right to know what we are putting into our bodies. Here is a guide I…
Finishing chemo today!
I was diagnosed with a large Stage 2 rectal cancer on May 23rd. Went through radiation, chemo and surgery in October. Today I'm finishing chemo and this treatment left me with a colostomy and neuropathy in my hands and feet. I'm still very grateful, because without this treatment I would be dying or dead by now. Ill have a…
2 months post treatment, still dealing with diarrhea
It is so bad at times, that I can't leave the house. The farthest I have been able to travel is 20 minutes before I start searching frantically for a restroom, and pray that it is somewhat clean. I tried metamucil to bulk up the stools, but then I would start bloating to the 6 months pregnant size, so much trapped gas that…
bleeding but in a different place
Hi everyone! Now I have another issue. I've been having sexual difficulties,meaning it hurts a lot. I use a dialtor and sometimes I forget to use it but mostly I do. (I'm 1 year post treatment). So my man and I have been trying and things were getting a little better until he went up higher and Oh boy it hurt terribly. It…
Post-treatment analysis of tumor status?
Hi All - I am one month post treatment and my chemo oncologist scheduled a PET scan to determine the staus of my tumor. My insurance company has refused to pay for it, stating that evidence suggests a PET scan is not conclusive for ascertaining the status of the tumor. So what are my other options? Paying the $2500 out of…
Planned CSN Outage Tonight
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small raised dry scaly patches
im not sure if this is a stupid question but i feel i can ask anythig on this site and feel safe. since treatment for anal cancer almost 1 year ago, i have always noticed one very small spot on both butt cheeks that are close to the inner butt line. these spots are scaly and slightly raised and are getting bigger slowly.…
2nd day on chemo and radiation
I went in to chemo yesterday and was sent home with a pump so far not many side effects. A little nausea but got meds to help control that. My mouth is a little tight but not painful thank goodness for that so far. I had two days of radation so far I but in couple weeks I will be sore from that. I bought aquaphor not sure…
Safe skin care products
I just want to share this site with you. It is a publc health site that evaluates the safety of ingredients in skin care products. I just saw that the Dove Body wash that I use is not very safe. You can search lots of products, including make up, or any product applied to the skin. http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
HPV
I am wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience. I remember having a virus in my twenties with these symptoms. A yeast infection, horribly painful hemorrhoids and an extremely high fever and a urinary tract infection. The pain was so unbearable, I rushed to the doctor and he treated each symptom individuAlly.…
Any ideas...
for hemorrhoid relief? i finished treatment Friday and they just seem to be getting worse. In other ways I am feeling better - appetite returning, head clearing. i probably need to wait it out, huh? Thanks
Question re. Lungs
Hi, I just had another scan for follow up to new lung nodules in my lungs. It seems several people have mentioned developing lung issues after treatment and I am wonding whether this is coincidence. About a year after treatment, I developed a horrible lung infection. I had never had issues before. I have an appointment…
To forum. Best wishes for
All. I wish all here on this forum the best with the challenges that you may face. May the joys outweigh the sorrows and the fears be few, and then vanquished. I hope that I've helped a few, and offended fewer than probably I have. Time to move on. Best to you all. May you all find Your Way. lach, signing off.

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