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Caregiver has questions on setting up a sitz bath.
Hi. My 84 year old Mom is on day 12 of radiation treatments for anal cancer. We're anticipating the need for sitz baths so we did a practice one yesterday. The sitz bath that I bought came with no instructions. I'm sure it's not a complex process but sometimes I'm a little slow with these things and I want to make sure…
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My feet are swollen...I am very concerned
I am very concerned about swelling of my feet. I noticed it about a month ago, but it wasn't so bad, however, a couple of days ago they got twiice as bad. I called my oncologist and they want to see me on Monday, they seem concerned. Have any of you experienced this? I am afraid of what this could mean, it seems like after…
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My 84 year old Mother has been diagnosed with anal cancer.
My Mom was diagnosed with anal cancer (squamous) in mid December. She started chemo and radiation on January 18th. She says the Dr's say she is between stage 2 and 3. She had one week of chemo (the kind you carry with you in a pouch) and her second week is set to start on February 15th. She seemed to tolerate the first…
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All I want for Christmas
is a clean PET Scan. I am scheduled for a scan tomorrow morning. Originally scheduled for the 29th but conflict with the Onc's schedule resulted in moving it up. As I am sure you can all relate...scanxiety has set in. Thank goodness Christmas preparations are keeping me from being able to obsess about it too much. You know…
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My boyfriend has over 100 polyps in his intestines.
He has been pooping out blood for 2 years. He didnt want to go to the doctor, It recently got worse and we found out he has a lot of polyps in his intestines. I love him. Ive been with him for over 3 years, and we're only 20. Im scared I didnt know what else to do but come on here. I dont want to be too sad around him…
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My boyfriend has over 100 polyps in his intestines.
He has been pooping out blood for 2 years. He didnt want to go to the doctor, It recently got worse and we found out he has a lot of polyps in his intestines. I love him. Ive been with him for over 3 years, and we're only 20. Im scared I didnt know what else to do but come on here. I dont want to be too sad around him…
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My boyfriend has over 100 polyps in his intestines.
He has been pooping out blood for 2 years. He didnt want to go to the doctor, It recently got worse and we found out he has a lot of polyps in his intestines. I love him. Ive been with him for over 3 years, and we're only 20. Im scared I didnt know what else to do but come on here. I dont want to be too sad around him…
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My boyfriend has over 100 polyps in his intestines.
He has been pooping out blood for 2 years. He didnt want to go to the doctor, It recently got worse and we found out he has a lot of polyps in his intestines. I love him. Ive been with him for over 3 years, and we're only 20. Im scared I didnt know what else to do but come on here. I dont want to be too sad around him…
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My boyfriend has over 100 polyps in his intestines.
He has been pooping out blood for 2 years. He didnt want to go to the doctor, It recently got worse and we found out he has a lot of polyps in his intestines. I love him. Ive been with him for over 3 years, and we're only 20. Im scared I didnt know what else to do but come on here. I dont want to be too sad around him…
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Check Up Time
Well, on the 2nd I have another check up with my Onc. I usually get so anxious at this time going into these check ups. I noticed I have had absolutely no negative thoughts nor any anxieties going into this one. I know everything is going to be just fine, I guess I feel this way since I feel so great. The only concern I…
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Today was the last day....
I am finished with treatment and as you all predicted, it is exciting but a strange feeling. Now its waiting for the tests... how does one handle the anxiety? I see all of you and feel so happy because it seems that most of you are NED. Now 2 month until I have my anoscopy. Then they want to do a PET scan 3 months from now…
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constipation/diarrhea
hi everyone: I am a year and 4 months post radiation. Right now I seem more sensitive to what I eat; I often have days of loose stools. Does anyone else have this challenge? i think what's hard for me is the unpredicability of it.(needing to be near a bathroom) I am so grateful for this site; I read the posts and want to…
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diagnoses
Ok update to my status: I have been to the gyn doctor and the urologist for discharges. The gyn dr determined the discharge I've been experiencing since about 4-6 weeks post chemo/rad treatments have all been a result of menopausal changes. My oncologist asked that stop taking the HRT pills, which was back in June 2010. I…
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new symptoms
Hey y'all, I know I haven't been here in awhile...so much going on. I finished treatment in August, and then this week I have started experiencing tears and bleeding from the rectum. And ALOT of pain. Sissy, you were just a couple of weeks ahead of me in treatment...does any of this sound like something you went thru?
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Final days...
The chemo is done and 8 days of radiation left. My skin has been holding up ok. It's red and is starting to turn black in some areas. It hurts to go to the bathroom but it's still ok. I am hoping that my skin will get through it without breaking down but know, from reading all of your experiences, to expect anything to…
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Chemo induced menopause
I am just wondering if any of you were thrown into menopause from the chemo? I need to go see a Doc and see about some relief. My irritability is bothering me the most (probably bothers others more). Of course, I have a host of other symptoms as well. How have the rest of you dealt with this? N
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last day of treatment
Today was it. I am finished with treatment for my cancer! I made it. The last three were as my doctor promised, minimally painful, with minor skin irritation. Now I get to concentrate on the rest of my healing. I want to comment on something very postive that you all have mentioned at one time or another. And that is how…
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I didn't know THAT could happen...
I haven't been on CSN for many weeks...okay maybe more like almost 2 months...but I learned something about what's been the potential problem I've been having. A brief synopsis: Diagnosed with Anal Cancer on 5/28/10. I had 2 rounds of chemo (4-day packs in July and August), along with 6 weeks of radiation, from which I had…
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Treatment Finished/home from Hospita
Wow, what a week. Just got released from a 6 days stay in the hospital. Did not expect that one. Here's what happened. At the onset of week 6 of treatment, my pain was becoming pretty intense. My whole underside was one big open wound. Sunday night as I walked about the house I literally was leaving a trail of blood in my…
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The days right after radiation treatment ends
After 6 weeks of radiation and chemo the first and final week, I thought I was doing so well . . .until the very last day of treatment and now in the days following ~ whoa, Nellie! I was naive in thinking when the treatment was over, the healing would begin immediately. But my doctor did warn me that it would get worse for…
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Lingering Pain
I am approximately 4 months post treatment (radiation and chemotherapy), lately I have been having painful bowel movements and even had a little blood. It seems like its more so when my stools are firmer that it hurts, but Im not constipated nor would I saw my stools are hard. Maybe they are larger in diameter its hard to…
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Week 5
Thought I would check in, I've just completed week 5 and it was all I thought it was going to be. Almost threw in the towel on Wednesday but reading on this website and seeing all you amazing people fight your way through this, I knew I had to go on. I want to be like you guys. So here I am, Friday, with two days off, and…
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Week 5 now
I am following Darcee and am no going into Week 5... it's really tail end of week 4 for me since we had the holidays and that delayed things. I am starting the second round of chemo on Monday. My white blood count went back up to 3.8, thank God, as otherwise it would have been too low. 13 more radiation appointments with…
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Looking for good colorectal surgeon on the east coast
My husband had a "lesion" that was found yesterday in his rectum. In need of an excellent surgeon. We have no specialist in the field in the area. Does anyone have any experience with the cleveland clinic? We would also consider Florida as we have family there. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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Sitz Baths
Quick Question, many of you have commented on the fact that Green Tea Sitz Baths were soothing. I have the Domeboro solution but would also like to try this Green Tea thing - how do you make it? How many Tea bags, do you brew this in hot water and let them cool? Or is there a simpler way. Thanks, Sitz baths are my new best…
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Discharge
I'm 5 weeks post treatment and about 3 weeks ago I started having a slight discharge. I think it is a vaginal discharge but some of you are talking about a discharge from your urine tract. Sometimes it is slightly brown, other time its more yellow/white. I only see it in the panty liner, not when I wipe. It has a bad odor…
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Pain in the stomach
My last radiation treatment was the end of Sept. 2010. I had a Large mass in my anal canal & the lymph nodes were affected. I had 6 weeks of radiation & chemo (wore a chemo bag). Surgery was not done. Now after almost 3 months, I have constant constipation. My stomach feels bloated & very uncomfortable. I have tried fiber,…
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What to expect?
Need just some advice and overall support. Am going already into week 3 of my treatment. Handled the chemo well with only few side effects other than tiredness and a squeezy stomach. The radiation is ok so far too. Diarrhea is starting on occassion but not to the level were its is too uncomfortable. Still able to eat…
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Happy New ear
WISHING EVERYONE A JOYOUS AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR. I AM SO THANKFULL FOR HAVING FOUND THIS SITE IT HAS HELPED ME IN SO MANY WAYS. STAY SAFE AND THINK POSITIVE.
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burning/urine/blood/skin cracking/cleaning pads?
Ok Comrades, need your help. My sis is now dripping urine with a little blood & skin cracking which I presume is normal since she's starting her 6th week. My question is she's allergic to Vit. D which is in the aloe wipes. Do you have any recommendations for wipes versus toilet paper? She sees her doc tomorrow. Any…