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Dietary Changes
Hi everyone! I've just been diagnosed with Anal cancer, so I'm at the beginning of my journey. I have my first appointment with the radiologist next week. I'm wonder how many of you survivors made dietary changes. I have heard a lot about cutting out dairy and refined sugars/carbs and increasing your veggies - especially…
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Pump is off for first chemo cycle
Over the weekend (my 96 hours of chemo) I felt pretty good. I drank 75 oz. of water a day and ate like I normally eat. Saturday I kind of felt out of it, like I had taken some heavy cold medicine, but that lifted by the next day. I did sleep a lot this weekend. I was in bed by 7 PM and relaxing and to sleep by 8 PM most of…
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How are you doing Gigi?
Hi Gigi, I have been thinking about you and wondering how you are. I haven't seen you post for awhile. How is rad going for you? Did you start using aquaphor and doing sitz baths the first day? Joy
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Hi! I was just told on thursday I have anal squamous severve dyplasia
Hello, I don't mean to jump the gun by posting in the anal cancer board but I need help. I have hemmeroids removed 2 weeks ago. I was told on thursday I have anal sqaumous severve dysplasia level 3. What does this mean??? The dr. said from what they it isn't cancer yet but I have to go for more testing. Everything I search…
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Cat scan
Hi everyone. Just saw chemo dr today and bloodwork looks good. But he scheduled me for 2 more cat scans, one now and one in May. I am 14 months out of treatment. My question is is there a easier way to drink the contrast before the scan. I seem to gag with every swallow. I put mints in my mouth, use a straw at the back of…
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What to expect post treatment?
I am staying with my sister to help any way I can during her chemoradiation treatments. She was diagnosed with Stage III anal cancer just a couple of months ago. Her tumor was 10 cm. and involves lymph nodes in her left groin. She is was just one week away from completing her treatment but complications have arisen.…
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Some Interesting Numbers
The information below on breast cancer was taken from an article that appeared in the latest AARP Magazine. I realize this pertains to breast cancer, but I think comparing these numbers with those that follow regarding anal cancer highlight the reason(s) that anal cancer is still in the shadows and not getting nearly the…
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Question on radiation burned skin
Hi all, I'm new to the board as I can not get my husband the anal cancer patient to join. It has been a tough ride for us. My husband was diagnosed with anal cancer on Aug. 31st. Nov.2nd he completed his 2nd chemo tx, also his last radiation. His groin and anal area is totally raw, the groin skin is split and oozing. He…
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Perminate Radation Damage - I need help find some anwsers!!
I had anal cancer 12 years ago. I almost died from the radiation treatments, and that is the trut5h not a figure of speech. I suffered through twice having my skin burned off in the groin area. I believe I got way too much radiation because of a mistake. I now have narrow Arteries to my legs and they have blocked twice in…
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Starting the holiday seasons----
WITH NED!!!! What a holiday visitor .. Here's hoping he stays for a long, long time.......
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PET VS CT scan.... Anal cancer vs rectal cancer
As I said. In another post, I haven't ever had a PET scan. Only CT scans. Today I asked the radiologist why and he said quote "while they certainly DO use pet scans at MDA the CT scans there are so very good that a PET is not always needed.". Ok, so I don't really know much more than I did! LOL! I am at the one year post…
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HALLOWEEN SCANS!!!!!
Having my one year scans tomorrow! Halloween scans! Whoooooohoooooo......
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Clean report, 21 months post treatment
Great report. Go back for just a DRE in January and then a PET in 6 months. Thyroid is still low, causing much of my fatigue, which is an easy fix. Relieved!
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Treatment ended, but I'm scared and really down
Dear Friends: You have been here for me from that awful day one of learning I had anal cancer. I needed and felt your support immediately. You prepared me and told me what to expect. You told me the ravages treatment would take on my body, and you offered suggestions of healing remedies to burns, itching, pain...you name…
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My Mom - Just Completed Chemo & Radiation (updated 10/27)
Update as of 10/27 Hello everyone! I wanted to provide a quick update as to how things are progressing here. My mom took her first dose of oxycontin on the night of 10/25 (2 nights ago). Since then, we've seen a tremendous improvement in terms of her pain. She was up and around so much yesterday that I had to tell her…
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Newly diagnosed and pretty scared about treatments - Female, 45 and Praying
Hello. I'm a 45 year old female, recently diagnosed (Sept 19, 2012) with squamous cell carcinoma, anal cancer. I, like many others apparently was told by my family doctor my pain and discomfort were likely a hemmoroid. After a bleeding spell, I insisted on a colonscopy which revealed the tumor. 3 cms or T2. My PET shows no…
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Sandy how are you?
Hello Sandy ... thinking about you this minute! Saying prayer your test results are good today! Big hug. xoxoxo
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Getting Stressed about Follow-up CT - 21 months post treatment
Hello Friends ... my CT scan is coming up in November. I'm getting nervous and anxious. This is the first time I WON'T have a PET with my scans as the insurance will no longer pay. So CT - chest/pelvis/abdomen, Labs, and exam (DRE and anoscope). I need some encouragement if you have a moment? What was it like for you at…
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Stage 2 & blood clots
Has anyone had issues with blood clots? Diagnoised 2 weeks ago and symptoms seem to be getting worse - cannot sit comfortably and sharp pains with walking. Now this morning blood clots when passing gas. Any stories or recommendations welcome regarding Stage 2. I am scheduled to start chemo/radiation in 2 weeks after…
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Sandy...
We are running parallel... But I get MY one year scans on Halloween! LOL! Hmmmmm..... Just a little story.. The day after my Mom passed away I stopped at KMart for printer paper. You know how you always have reams of copy paper until you need it? Anyway, I was pushing my basket around the office supplies and something kept…
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Another CT with contrast on Friday
I saw my Oncologist today. She did not like the sound of my lungs (I have had a horrible cough since August but so do a lot of people). She wants to take a closer look at the lymph node in the lung. I don't know anything about my anatomy but I guess there are lymph nodes in the lung. Anyway, my colonoscopy was great. I…
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Pain in leg crease in front where leg joins the torso
I completed treatment for anal cancer in May of 2011. I have chronic radiation colitis but am learning to live with this problem. It does not seem to matter what I eat. My pubic area is still very tender - probably due to radiation burn. Recently, pain has begun in my right leg crease - in the front where the leg joins the…
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preganacy after tnbc treatment
Hi all! I'm new to the forum and am looking for anyone who is pregnant after TNBC treatment. please share your experience with me......
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Exhausted
I have been blessed to have had some time (1.5 years) to rest up before returning to work full-time following the end of treatment. In that time frame I became certified in mat Pilates and have been teaching about 6 hrs a week. About two months ago I went back to work in media sales management and sometimes I feel like…
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newly diagnosed and don't want to tell what kind of cancer
I am a gay male and was just diagnosed with anal cancer. I'm scared and worried just like anyone who has been told he/she has cancer. I know I should not be ashamed to say I have anal cancer. For the most part, I don't mind saying it. The problem is telling my family members the type of cancer I have. I come from a small…
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Happy Birthday wishes to a very special person
Martha, You are such an incredible source of support to so many people on this forum and other forums. Although we have not met in person, I can just tell that you are an angel who cares so much for others and I know you have made a difference in so many people's lives. Wishing you a wonderful, happy, healthy and joyful…
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The hardest hours... update..... Thanks
I am not sure I will actually post this but find the need to put feelings into words...... I am sitting in my Mothers hospice room watching her as she works to turn the corner into her new life, her new neighborhood. She has not eaten nor taken in fluids for nearly a week. She is basically non responsive. Her breathing is…
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Almost 2 years NED
I wanted to share with you the great news too. NED almost 2 years now... so happy to have you all. Thank you to God and all of you, friends and family. Blessed. Love to you all.
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Anal Cancer?
Hello, Well my sister is really young. she have a bump on her anus that is greyish and can be moved easily and is not firm. I don't think its a hemroid as she have been using an ointment for about a week and a half now. Can anyone help? I have heard that if its cancer you can't move it is this true? I don't want responses…
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HPV16 squamous cell Head and Neck Cancer?
I have had a terrible time with asthma and coughing. I also feel light headed a lot. My Oncologist several times last year asked about the white spots in the back of my throat and told me to ask my dentist about them. I did but they weren't there when I went to the dentist. But they are there now. My Internist saw them (I…