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Anal Cancer

Anyone over 65 have good results with treatment?
I am 67 with stage 2 anal cancer. Treatment scheduled to begin next Monday. Having lots of anxiety over this. Had my port put in 4 days ago. Still very sore there. I notice that many on here are much younger than me and makes me think I won't do so well.
early stage anal cancer
Hi, I've recently received the devasting news that I have this cancer - that's after 5 years being monitored abd treated foe AIN3. i'M TOTALLY IN SHOCK. I HAVEN'T HAD THE SCANS YET SO IM GOING BY WHAT MY DOCTOR SAID TO ME THAT ITS VERY SMALL AND IM ASSUMING IT HASNT SPREAD ANYWHERE - i WONT KNOW FOR SURE 'TILL AFTER THE…
CT Scan Results June 12th 2019...No CANCER
No Cancer Severe Anal Ulceration Severe Anal Radiation Inflamation No Blockage Time Time Epsom Salt Baths LACTOLOSE twice a day Stool Softener(Clearlax) every other day SENAKOT twice a week Percasets for pain Red River Cereal Fruits and Vegetables At moment no need for Colostomy Surgery Still suffering with pain after…
Chemo/Radiation Long Term Side Effects
I am now about 10 years post treatments. After looking through several discussions it looks like most of us have alot of the same side effects. My first side effect started about 4 1/2 years after treatments ended and while I was on vacation. I never had a issue until that day. We ate lunch and was walking around seeing…
Biopsy Results Back...After 3 Years of Hell..."I Beat Anal Cancer"
All clear but radiation damage ans still 1 Anal Ulcer of Two not healed yet! Meeting with Surgeons next Tuesday for next step. No idea if I still need surgery and/or Ostomy Procedure. Maybe time will tell. So not totally healed yet. Still itch and minor pain. Still wearing diapers but....Anal Cancer Gone. Post 9 mths…
Update From Radiologist Today...Bad News...
Not healing after almost a year post treatment. I thought at least one anal ulcer was getting better( I can't see them only feel) Radiologist did a finger examination despite horrible pain am suffering in 'crack area' frustrated that not healing properly does not understand and has put me on Antibiotics for two weeks…
Update on mom
My Mom was diagnosed with 2nd recurrence (super rare) in the vaginal area. Lymph node came back negative so we are thankful for that! She starts chemo next week same regimen adding cystplain? 4 days on 3 weeks off for 4 months. She is considered starge 4 with Mets to the vagina. After 2 rounds she will get the gastric…
Japan
I have just been on holiday to Japan. It was an amazing place & I had a fantastic time but their toilets are the utmost in luxury & comfort so I am sure every one on this site can understand why i loved them so much. I will be looking for a toilet like the Japanese ones. heated seats, bidets... my bum loved it, i just wish…
Introducing myself - my husband has AC
This is my first post here, but I have been lurking for months and have learned so much helpful information from this site. I am an advocate/caregiver for my husband, who was diagnosed with anal cancer in August 2018. He began treatment a month later at a local hospital, with the standard Nigro Protocol, which he completed…
Chronic Persistent Anal Pain...or Death!
Don't think I will be riding a bike anytime again soon...
Post 10 mths Today. Sandpaper Anus and Misery...
They call this : "healing"? No idea why am in such Anus Misery. Oh 22 flat small poos today. So much for going out for a few walks in the warm Spring Sun. Frustrated...Csncer supossidly "Gone" but not healing at all....
Possible recurrence? metastasis? to lung
I am not sure I can figure out how to posts a new thread, but here goes - 3+ years after succesful CRT treatment, I had a routine CT scan (chest, abdomen, pelvis, with contrast) done, and it seems that 2 little nodules noted before but with no activity on 2016 PET scan have contnued slow growth. 1. Continued slow growth of…
2nd Day of 4th Week
2nd Day of the 4th week of radiation. Still hanging in there. Next week 5 days of chemo (so not looking foward to that again!) It wll be so nice when my world does not revolve around my butt anymore!
Scans post treatment
Who has been successful in receiving a 6 month post treatment PET/CT scan? I was rejected by insurance in pre-authorization, and then told that I didn't need authorization. Worried that I will get the scan and then have to pay for it all if insurance rejects the bill. Does anyone have Blue Cross/Blue Shield for federal…
3rd recurrence, tell me will be ok
Hi all, I feel awful I don’t post or check on everyone more often since this group has gotten me through so much. My mom was originally diagnosed 1/15 stage 2 anal cancer treated with protocol, 2/17 symptoms coming back diagnosed with recurrence treatend Apr colostomy things were ok. Mom was having some issues with her…
Just Thought of a Funny Slogan For Surviving Anal Cancer..
"I survived Anal Cancer...It Was A Real Bummer! (Drawing of butt cheeks)
Cancer Gone...Now Blood Clot Gone...Wish Teeth Pain Go Away...
Getting better... slowly still Radiation Inflammation and itvh. But no more need of blood thinners and compression stslking.
Living in the moment
My first surgery was an APR with a colostomy in December. This was to remove a reoccurrence that showed up in my October PET scan. The tumor was 5 cm and the surgeon got clear borders and all lymph nodes were negative. A 9 mm lung nodule also lit up in my October PET scan. My February PET scan showed the lung nodule had…
Rectal bleeding after 2 radiation/chemo days normal??
I had not been having much bleeding at all until today. Been constipated....taking stool softners and Miralux without any luck yet. Now, soon after my 2nd radiation I have been passing a lot of blood whenever I have to go to the bathroom. Nothing else is coming out except the blood. Is this normal?? Could it be from the…
Recent CT Report after 2nd anal mets
Hi, I met with my oncologist today to go over yesterdays scan that was 6 months post radiation for my second anal mets to my lung area. I've had an annoying chronic cough for several months now and pretty much figured that meant one of two things...either another growth on or near the lung (as that is often the only…
Anal Cancer
First treatment day begins in 2 days!
It seemed like an eternity for this treatment to begin when actually it was only a couple weeks. First chemo and radiation in 2 days. One way I'm looking forward to it and on the other hand terrified. But, I know, the sooner it begins, the sooner it will all be over and I can start to heal myself. Cancer doctor informed me…
Visited GP today some graphic detail
Hello, I visited a GP today because of itching around the anus. I am a 33 year old male and had been experiencing itching around the periphery of the anus and itching with what appeared to be a wart in an area a cm or 2 away from the anus. With the wart away from the anus there is ocassional light bleeding (2 or 3 specks…
Just got diagnosed - scared to death!
Aftere months of on and off bleeding, discomfort in my butt, irregular bowel movements finally made appointment with a GP who referred me to a colorectal doctor. He tried to give me a digital exam in office but it was much TOO painful and he scheduled me for a colonoscopy and would then do a biopsy while I was under…
Stage 3b almost 6 years since treatment
hello All. Been a long time since I wrote in this board. But I do come in and read every so often. It’s been almost 6 years this march since treatment For me. I was given the all clear awhile ago. But my main issue that lurks in the shadows and my worry that never goes away is the still itch I get in my anal area. I know…
Marcia Cross - Anal Cancer
Marcia Cross has communicated that she went through anal cancer treatment in Nov. 2017. We are all brave fighters in this battle. It's nice that she is drawing attention to our type of cancer and overcoming the shame some associate it with. Link to…
How long of a wait for treament from time of biopsy?
I just found out it will be 2-3 more weeks before radiation can begin. My biopsy was March 5th. Looks like treatment might not begin until the end of April. I need chemo too. I have had chemo scheduled twice and had to cancel and reschedule because radiation is not ready. Does it normally take this long?? I feel like the…
Results of my CT after Cyberknife
I had Cyberknife to a lung met in last December and my first CT since a couple of weeks ago. I met with my radiation onc 2 days ago to discuss my CT. He was pleased. The CT still shows a nodule but he claims it is scar tissue. So I requested to not have another CT for 6 months since there was no other worrisome spots. He…
I think my doctor is wrong about a hemorrhoid
I recently have had a exam and a hemorrhoid was thougt to be found. In the picture I have from it it does not look like any hemorrhoid I have seen online or any were else. No external hemorrhoids either. Lots of bleeding the pain shoots into my back infact that is were is started then moved into my rectum. I have had…
Delayed Anal Biopsy Completed. First Time "Under"
Happy to say i had my delayed surgery finally after 3 mths of rescheduling. I was put under for the first time in my life at age of 57. It went well. Was out like a light..boom. A mix up in pills beforehand will get a talking too with my Doctor next week. On blood thinners not allowed Advil. ( They should know better!).…

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