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Does the ripping every end?
I have been cancer free for a year (go me!) but I am still struggling with fissures almost everytime I have a bowel movement. I take colace daily. I will admit I have been slack with the water lately but I am having a lot of mucus recently, some of the discharge not well controlled. I haven't really had those types of…
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chemo
My sister was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with stage III anal cancer. I am of course going somewhat blind into this thing trying to help- getting as much info as possible. I found your message board last weekend and have learned more from you all in that short amount of time- than I have in a month of research. She had her first…
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Biopsy of the liver needed?
Hi, quick question please. I'd mentioned that the oncologist found a single lesion on my mom's pet scan. They decided against biopsy and rather, attack it w/ chemo/radiation. My question is if biopsy is generally foregone with activity in the liver for those with anal cancer? I guess I am just curious as to what the common…
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Have any of you LADIES experienced this?
For the past several weeks, but much more frequently now, I have been experiencing a very weird, sensation in the vaginal area, specifically right in the clitoris. (Sorry if TMI, but this is a little embarrassing talking about this, but I've got to find some answers). This may sound crazy, but it almost feels like some…
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anal rectal cancer
Hello to all. I hope you are doing well. I have read a number of postings, particularly Philly AC(/) and would like to add a few things based on my experience. I was diagnosed in '03 with stage 2 anal rectal cancer. A short but agressive program of chemo (FU5) and radiation for 8 weeks. I have extreme and unusual responses…
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need a pep talk
Hi Y'all. It's me again, Melodie. I just got out of the hospital yesterday...2nd time in 2 weeks. The first time I spent 5 days in, due to a defienency in my enzyme or what ever. I also had the shedding inside of the mouth, loss of balance, painful (extremely!!)BM's. So I got home that Sunday, and was back in on Monday…
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Tiffanys ??
Looks like we've been HIT again! I reported it. I only wish I could afford TIFFANY's with all my doctor bills!
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PET scans
Hi y'all, as you know, or maybe not, I'm fairly new to all this. Where I should be going itno week 5 of radiation, I'nly finishing week 2, due to hospital interruptions. What is a PET scan, and should I ask ny doc when they start? Thanks, Melodie
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It's that time again....
Scan time on Monday 8/9. My whole being changes a week to 10 days before CT scans. All of a sudden I have aches everywhere which of course I conclude are related to the cancer. Like a fool I go back and read all my radiology reports online and find something that makes me think will turn into something. You know, the tiny…
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CONGRATULATIONS and THANKS - WE ARE HERE TO STAY!!!
Our dicussion board's six month anniversary was July 25th. The significance of that, you ask? When I initially inquired about the possibility of having an anal cancer discussion board I was told that it would be allowed on a six month trial basis. If there was enough participation to justify its existence, it would remain,…
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A Possible Remedy for the Broken-Glass-Through-The-Butt Syndrome
I was given a suggestion by another anal cancer survivor who suffered from an anal fissure and I tried it and WOW what a difference! She told me when I'm ready for a BM, sit on a sitz bath filled with very warm water (hot enough that I could bear it), relax (read a book or magazine) and release the stools in the sitz bath.…
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Brand New Here and Concerned
Hello fine people. I have spent the better part of my day perusing this specific discussion board. My name is Kim and I will turn 45 on Friday. Today, my nurse, Teresa, phoned me with the results of my CT and it seems I have a plethora of issues to contend with on top of old issues. Firstly, I have a kidney stone I'm…
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colostomy
Thanks for your response Lovekittie, I appreciate the information. I have spoken to many suppliers, stoma nurses, home care nurses, and manufacturers. In fact Hollister, whose products I use gave me the best information. My stoma problems stem from the fact that it is very small and it mushrooms over half my skin. The…
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SO, do you want the GOOD news or BAD news first?
Okay, it always seems so much better starting with the good news. I had an appt with the GYN today because of possible atrophy of the vagina due to the radiation. Well, GOOD NEWS...the problem can be fixed! BAD NEWS...I have severe vaginal stenosis meaning my vagina has fused! She attempted to insert her pinky finger with…
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side effects
Can someone help me answer this question? What side effects does morphine have? I just got out of the hospital and resumed radiation treatment. On the way, my sister & I were talking about my recent hospital stays and tho I really don't remember most of time in there, she told me about some of the things I said or did.…
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Update
Hi all, I came to this board back in June after I was diagnosed with anal cancer and had my treatment plan in place.I was not in the mood to go on the computer much lately so I have just caught up on all the posts here.I just wanted to share my journey these past eitht weeks or so. I started treatment on June 8th with 30…
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Joining for the 1st Time
Hi, I was recently diagnosed with anal cancer in April of this year. I completed 30 radiation treatments and two rounds of chemo. I have been looking for someone to talk to for a very long time. I have had some real challenges during my treatment, but now that I'm in recovery, I thought things would get easier, but…
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first pet scan
Hi I was reading the post on pet scan instructions. Weird how there are differences. I go for my first pet on tuesday. I was told no carbs at all the day before, and to eat high protien the day before, and nothing to eat 6 hours before, but could have water. Thankfully it is a late morning appoitment so I can handle it.…
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Our new addition - Share about your Pet (s)
Thought I would share a couple of pictures of our new addition. In keeping with our flower theme...we named her Rosie. Some of you may remember Lilli from my previous profile picture. She is 2 1/2, a little prima-donna and our second yorkie. I had another named Sassy that lived to be 12. She passed in 2008. Just prior to…
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Need guidance, your expertise, and perhaps a little piece of calmness
Hello, My mom went into the dr. as she was complaining of what she thought were hemmorrhoids. On June 23rd, she was diagnosed with anal cancer. Though the word cancer scared the living life out of the family, we were a bit relieved after finding out that this rare cancer generally had a better than average outcome.…
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PET results are in
Hi Everyone-- I had my PET scan yesterday, which was a follow-up to the one I had in May, which showed some activity in my upper vaginal area. Well, I got good news--yesterday's scan showed complete resolution of the activity--it's gone! I'm very relieved with this news, as the SUV in the vaginal area was over 7 in…
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Round two over
I have been lurking behind the scene while I recovered from round two of chemo. I am so impressed with all the supportive activity here on the board. I am grateful for the opportunity to be in the company of such caring individuals. Round two was not quite as bad as one. Little more queasiness, little less pain, LOTS more…
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Ready - Set - GO
Saw the oncologist today for bloodwork and office visit. Bloodwork was perfect. Triology Sterotactic radiation for liver met to start Monday March 8. Five treatments, approx. 1 hour each day, including imaging and treatment. Finished Friday. Don't really know what to expect. Radoch says fatigue is the number one complaint.…
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Hair today...gone tomorrow!
Hey! I've got a crazy question? Does the pubic hair grow back?
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Burns
Hi, well I made it thru 5 1/2 weeks of treatment until the burns got to bad we had to stop. It has been a week in a half since last treatment. During that time they put me on the Fentanyl pain patch. That is one nasty patch.I was very sick from it, the only time during all this treatment that I threw up! after that came to…
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newbie
Hi all, I am Norma. I started mytomycin and 5fu yesterday. Today I begin IMRT radiation. T4N1MX squamous cell anal cancer. Just wanted to check in. I have been reading the posts for about a week, I feel they have helped me get ready more than anything else. I have always been a fighter and survivor, so we will see how this…
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Sue, I'm thinking of you.
Good Morning Sue, Just wanted to let you know that you have been on my mind all weekend. Hope all went well with your scan results. {{{Hugs}}}, Joanne
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Liver resection
Hi All, I had my appointment with a surgical oncologist Friday. I guess the good news is that I am definitely a candidate for surgery. He will be removing most, if not all of the left lobe. Unfortunately, he is going away on vacation for two weeks, but will schedule a date shortly after he returns. I'm very anxious to have…
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Back from Houston
Well I am home from Houston. Got home yesterday about noon. Yes, we had to reschedule our return flight because our appointment ran three hours late. Poor planning on my part, I should have given that possibility consideration when I made the reservations. I have to get it off my chest that I was extremely disappointed…
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Good PET Scan Results
Just wanted to update everyone about good results on my husband's PET scan! Hoping that it's scar tissue but will let you know the biopsy results next week. BWK