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When does the pain, diarrhea with alternating constipation stop?
I am one month post treatment. Most of the time I am OK, but there are times when I have "endless diarrhea" that lomotil and immodium don't even touch. My anus gets so sore and swollen, then right after the diarrhea episodes comes the "Constipation set" that can bring me to my knees. When is this going to end? Ever?
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different testing to check for reoccurance
why are there so many differences in what is done to check us for reoccurances???? I only have DRE , proctoscope or anoscope , cat scan and blood work. others have anal ultrasounds, Pet scan, Dre, and CT scans. makes me crazy thinking that I am missing something that needs to be done. sephie
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Help
I am a 3 yr out cancer survivor and was robbed as a women. I haven't been intimate in 3 yrs, seemed liked lived but part of me died. The desire is gone and the pain and the feeling of not a women anymore is constantly on my mind. I lost 70 lbs recently and feel so much better but nobody to share it with. I have a partner…
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1st lab checkup
Hey Y'all, sorry I haven't posted in awhile...most of you know that I was moving into a new house. I'm pretty much comfortable, but Trace has been no help, so I push myself harder than I should. My lab appt is Monday at 8 am. If my whites haven't hit a high note, they are going to do another bone marrow test. Which hurts…
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Spammer
To look at any new post, click on the created column and it will pull up the date in asending or desending numeric order. Hopefully CSN will take care of this by tomorrow. Lori
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I know we've all talked about this before
but I still get unnerved when I see blood after a bowel movement. Remind me....assure me...many of you have experienced this I know! I'm almost 3 years out and have had a couple days now of bright blood...quite a bit in my opinion. I remember that they say this is normal due to the radation, but it still makes me…
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2nd opinion-cystoscope
went to 2nd urologist with my labs from 2 years. ( i am post tx for anal c. 15 months) hemoglobin and RBC keep showing up in urinalysis.. so he said that I do need a cystoscope just to be safe. probably nothing because i have no UTI or kidney infection symptoms and CT states bladder is ok. supposedly it is an easy test…
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New to me... Survivors Clinic - anyone else run into this?
I had my annual check up with my radiation oncologist this morning. It will be my last - unless another physician refers me again. Next year's annual will be at the "Survivors Clinic". This clinic's specialty is post treatment observation. They make sure cancer patients get all the appropriate follow-up tests and care…
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Need to Flag dorisEknight
spam..........spam..........spam
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lung nodule Sue and Joann
Hi Sue and Joann, I want to find out what type of lung cancer you were dx with. I just had the vats procedure on 9-23, to remove a 11mmx9mm lung nodule and am back home today. The pathology says squamous cell, so that is the same as what the anal cancer was, but, they still have to determine if it was a metasis, or a…
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Hives?!
Hello, My mom has completed radiation and chemo treatment about 2 weeks ago and has since developed a hvie-like rash all over her legs and arms! It looks pretty bad and as she has never experienced anything like it, we suspect it's linked to the cancer and/or treatment. Anyone else go thru something similiar?? It's pretty…
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6 month check up Good News
Hi everybody, I had my 6 month check up with my correctol dr and all thats left is scar tissue, and he said he doesn't think I will be having a reccurance. He wants to see me in a year, which is fine with me because I have my onco, who examines me as well and I see him about every 4 months. Healing thoughts to everyone.…
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UCSF anal cancer info
Hi Everyone-- Just a quick note to let everyone know that the University of California San Francisco has updated their website on anal cancer. I took a look at it this morning and it gives very extensive information. Just google and you'll get there. This is a very good resource. Martha
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one month out - CT & EUS
So, I finished radiation Aug. 28th and had a CT scan this Sept, 27th, Monday. Followed by an ultrasound yesterday. CT appears clear. Ultrasound significant improvement, Doc thinks just scar tissue showing up and will repeat the ultrasound in four weeks. Doc seemed pretty happy and I felt a huge relief. I am tired of this…
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Should I be alarmed about having discharge
Hello everyone, I am having a discharge and I am not sure when is coming from, but its clear, thick, and a little sticky. Did anybody had this problem? Since I completed my treatment, about three months ago. I had UTI twice, so I am thinking this is related, but I am not sure. I am single, working long hours, and so tired…
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Having symptoms and am so embarrassed I haven't told a soul, until just now...
Hi all, My purpose here, as I have not yet been diagnosed with cancer, is to kindly ask some of you who have gone through soooo much and give so generously with your time and hearts.....if anyone had my symptoms. Here they are: this sounds truly ,...I don't know what the word is/are..but I need to ask.Ii have a mucus…
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Should I go for more testing?
I first off want to tell each and everyone of you how great you all are. I have read the posts here for some time and think you are all brave and wonderful folks. And keep you in my prayers. I have sufferd from anxiety all my life, At points it has been debilitating. This past year it has been Very Debilitating. This past…
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Good scan results - Yea!!!
Hey everyone - hopes this finds all of you in good spirits! I was scheduled for a PET scan last week but insurance refused payment so I had a CT instead. CT scan results showed nothing in the liver and nothing in the pleura. Good news. I will be rescanned at the end of December. Not sure if that will be PET or CT. Mixed…
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systems backing up
The more i reae about healing, the more I realize that I am more hindering, than helping, my successful recovery. I cooked dnner the other nite and the dispoal backed up on me. I cleaned that out whch also took care of the stagnate water n my dshwasher. Then today after cleanng up after last's dinner, i made breakfast for…
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Anal Cancer Foundation Website
Hi Everyone-- The Anal Cancer Foundation website is now up. Please check it out! There is lots of good information and resources. http://www.analcancerfoundation.org/ Martha
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Home Sweet Home
Im finally home after 2 months at MD Anderson. Its been bout 9 days since my last radiation treatment, Im feeling a little better. At first I was truly miserable but its lessened some and the burning is not as intense. I wondered if anyone after the treatment experienced UTI type symptoms, Im having alot of urgency type…
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Vaginal Dialators - I'm Hoping for Hope
I just need some advice and encouraging words to help me to stay positive. I had surgery to remove scar tissue and I have started using vaginal dialators. The onc gyn gave me a med and large size and that only frustrated me because they couldn't fit! I did receive an extra small and a small when I went back for a…
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Quick Question...4 months post treatment
I'm still seeing mucus when I have bowel movements. Should I be concerned?
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2nd checkup
Hey Y'all...I went to my oncologist today, my report card wasn't as good as I'd hoped for. My rectal exam went well, no bumps to be worried about, but my blood counts are under the normal range again. She says she wants monthly lab...so I go a month from today for more blood work. If it comes back low then, she wants to do…
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ALL CLEAR
Hooray...I saw my oncologist today and he gave me the ALL CLEAR. He suggested that I make contact with the surgeon and get the other hem's removed, and to have a test done to determine the type of discharge I am having so it can be properly treated. I see the PCP dr for that on Wed 9/29, at which time I'll also ask for a…
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Help !!! Hemorrhoids
I would love any help with hemorrhoid successes you have while going thru radiation. I am still treating the burns with Silver Sulfadiazine. My Hemmie is so bad, I can't have a BM. Help! Advise needed
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Just popping in
to say thanks for continuing to keep me in your thoughts. I am doing good. Finished the 4th round of chemo 3 weeks ago. Going this evening at 5:30 for CT to see how things look. Praying that they see NOTHING! There has been a lot going on in my life (aside from my health) that has occupied my time and I just have not taken…
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Help !!! Hemorrhoids
I would love any help with hemorrhoid successes you have while going thru radiation. I am still treating the burns with Silver Sulfadiazine. My Hemmie is so bad, I can't have a BM. Help! Advise needed
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Hi All!
Wow....so much to catch up on!!!! Just wanted to say HI to everyone and that you are all still in my prayers! Hope everyone is feeling strong from the support on this site.....so nice to see how far it's come, but at the same time sad to see so many new posts! I'm feeling great and trying to forget I have stage IV anal…
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Joanne - how are you?
Joanne, Just checking in to see how you are. Hope all is well. I've been thinking about you and we all miss you. xxoo Liz