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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…
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Dr. Oz show on 10/11
I'm working from home today and just caught a commercial for Dr. Oz's show today. It is going to be about HPV and the cancers it causes. I'm going to DVR it, but it will be interesting to see if he mentions anal and throat cancer along with cervical cancer. I thought I would post this info in case anyone else wants to…
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Weak Peristalsis after end of treatment
I've gone from having daily diarrhea to very slow peristalsis. Just a little bit comes out every day now, but it's not hard from too much contraction. I think there's just no energy in my body to have bowel movements, and so I'm becoming more and more bloated each day. I'm doing "Gentle Senna" tablets, flax seeds, slippery…
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Female issues
I am reading posts here and I realize that I know nothing about what I am supposed to be doing in regards to my gynecological health. The nurse gave me a diallator, but did not tell me what to do with it. I have not seen an ob/gyn since diagnosis. Is there something I can read about what I am supposed to be doing. I am…
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great check up for booty, bad mammogram
well, i thought it was soooooo great but got msg from MD Anderson that they see 6 mm density on mammog.( 4th yearly mammogram at MD Anderson) so i go back for diagnostic mammo and ultrsound to see what it is. then perhaps mri , if needed. i do NOT think that it is cancer but i fall into that fear category and being tired…
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Herpes on buttocks from radiation
I have had herpes sores all over my left buttock for 6 weeks since the beginning of radiation. They are not itchy, don't hurt, scab over, bleed, but never really heal. Has anyone else ever experienced that. Ecodancer
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Having problems after radiation - Need a dilator!
Hello, all, Could you recomend a brand, or type of dilators? My OBGYN wants me to use them sense I'm having elasticity issues after radiation. Thanks!!!
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What happens after treatment ends and monitoring begins?
My last radiation treatment is Monday, Oct. 8. You all have been so incredible in helping me through the fear, the pain, the lack of knowledge...on and on and on. Now for yet another question. I met with my radiation oncologist for the last time and asked "what happens next?" In three months, I will have a PET scan and…
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Waiting Room Friends
Its been a while since I've posted but I just wanted to say Hello and shed some light on this journey that we all know so well. I recently got back from MD Anderson and received great news I was very happy and continue to feel blessed that I have a wonderful support system between my family and friends. I also got a…
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Radiation - What to expect?
I was diagnosed with anal cancer last March, and just had my fourth surgery for it. The doc is talking about radiation now. I'd like to find out more about what to expect: will it debilitate me? Will I lose my hair? Etc. This has probably been discussed on here before; if anyone can suggest a thread on here for me to read,…
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great check up
just got back from MDA..... do not need further breast testing . the density is ok... nothing to worry about. whew. I am so grateful to God. He has answered prayers again for me. I am blessed. thank all of you for your wonderful positive thoughts and prayers. sephie
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3+ yrs NED!!
I finished tx in May '09 and my follow up tests for this year were scheduled for late May/early June. However my Mom passed in late May so I had to reschedule. I saw my colorectal dr. last month (DRE) and I just saw my med. oncologist today for the results of my last CT scan and everything looks good. I wanted to share the…
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Some good news
You all have been so very helpful to me. I can't thank you enough. I'm listening to the wonderful advice you give, and the support and encouragement get me through. So...I wanted to share some good news for a change. First of all, my HIV doc called to check on me today. He told me about a CT scan I had last year compared…
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Stage 4
I am just curious, how many of us that post here are stage four. I was diagnosed in August, 2011 with a large tumor, 3 smaller tumors in lymph nodes and 1 very small tumor in liver. Had radiation, chemo and liver resection. I am cancer free right now but know the survival rate for stage four isn't good. I thought hearing…
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great check up
i am 3 years 2 months post tx and NED. Yea!!! i did not get a CT this time. i still have obvious radiation proctitis that the colo rectal surgeon sees but i can deal with that .... hugs to you all..... sephie
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3 Years NED
I wanted to share my good news but then as soon as I logged on I read about Joanne. So I walked away from the computer, but then thought that Joanne would want us to continue to encourage each other. So with that thought and in memory of our dear founder and friend Joanne, I share my news that my check up was good and I am…
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Being depressed and angry when I'm supposed to be happy
I would think that since I passed my first three month check-up NED, that I would be a happy camper all the time. But not so. Now I'm mad I got cancer and although I appreciate my family and friends asking me how I'm feeling all the time, I would really rather not have had cancer to begin with and have to talk about it all…
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Hospitals, hospitals, and hospitals
I spent last week at the hospital in Dallas taking care of my daughter who had her Thyroid removed. Size of an avocado but NOT CANCER! Hallelujah! Then got a call that my Mom had a major heart attack. Now at the hospital with Mom in New Mexico. Congestive heart failure output from left ventrical Is only ten percent and…
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I think this a new question- older radiation burns- anal verge
First off , Hi! I have been lurking for two years, sorry My cancer dx and treatment was two years ago, finished treatment November of 2010, so far, no reoccurrence or any other cancer thankfully no major hip issues, or sexual issues, aside from the early menopause (stupid hot flashes) Treatment itself went as smoothly , as…
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Survivor who did not have the second round of chemo
Anyone here who is NED that did not get the second round of chemotherapy?
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Radiation Center down all week, treatment completion delayed, disappointed.
My Radiation center had technical problems all week and will not be up until Tuesday. My completion date just got moved up by 8 days. I am disappointed, because I am giving myself two weeks to return to work after the completion of treatment. I am due to return to work on Oct.15, my last day was initially scheduled for…
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Joanne Smith Duke Rest In Peace 8-18-12
I wanted to let everyone know that JDuke has passed on 8-18-12. She is the person who had CSN start the anal cancer discussion board, as there was none until then. I have posted her obituary below: DUKE, Joanne Smith, of Tampa, passed away August 18, 2012 at home, after a heroic four-year fight against cancer. Joanne was…