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Pet Scan Denied by Ins
How hard should I fight my insurance company to get a pet scan? I have Tri-Care (military retiree) I had one in early '08 but it has been denied two years in a row now. My oncologist has decided that since he can't get the level of care out of my insurance provider then he's not going to be able to follow me anymore. I had…
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Symptoms
Good Morning, what are the specific symptoms of anal cancer? Thank-You
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New warrior - scared
I am so glad to have found this board. I have just had my first exam and consultation with the Cancer centre team for squamous cell cancer in anus and vulva. I'll be starting radiation therapy in 2-3 weeks (five days a week for 6-7 weeks they say). Meanwhle having tests for other underlying health issues (lungs and liver)…
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Surgery tomorrow and the sun in shining!!
So it HAS to be a good day tomorrow! Just want to THANK everyone on this site. Again, am I so glad this site was started!!! You have all made a difference in my days before surgery. I have renewed hope and strength. Talk to everyone in a week or so!! Take care of yourselves and remember that TODAY MATTERS!!!!
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Liver Resection scrapped!
Looks like I am not a candidate for the liver resection. New scans show the damn tumor decided to take up residence right up on the top of the main ventricle and then wrap itself around it for good measure. The surgeon says the surgery would be too risky and no chance of clear margins if they did try. At least the…
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Discussion Board Up and Running!!!
So glad that we are getting good participation on this site. It is so rewarding the read the threads and realize that we are establishing relationships. The support of one another as we go through this unknown and unexpected journey is invaluable. I am so glad to have a place to come and share my fears, concerns, confusion…
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Our Stories
Thank you JDuke for starting this new discussion board. I've gravitated to CSN periodically during my treatment but found Anal Cancer discussions going on all over the place under CRC and "Other Rare Cancers". So I've spent time on another site. Good to be back. I thought it might be nice to start a topic where we can all…
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Help...I can't access the discussion boards....
From my IPhone anymore. There is a new upgrade on the site that requires flash 8 and that is not available to download on the Iphones. Don't have a computer at home and with surgery nexy week, hate to be out of touch! any ideas???? FINALLY found a site that I can personally relate to!!!
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Unsolicited Advice
Thank you to all who have joined us here. I want to seize this opportunity to share my thoughts on allowing ourselves to slip back into the old "norm" post treatment. When I was first dx'd I immediately assessed how unhealthy my lifestyle was. Overweight, lack of exercise, too much stress, not enough rest, etc. I am sure…
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Interesting Article
I found this article while googling my doctor's names. I wanted to share it with others. Here's the link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2630809/ Liz
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MRI in the AM
Well the first test to see EXACTLY where my liver met is, is tomorrow AM. I am so hopeful that they will find that they can get to the met and remove it. Of course the coolest thing would be if they did the MRI and the met was gone!!! A gal can hope, right? Blessings to all, Joanne