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Anal Cancer

Archives for June 2010

Communication breakdown - No chemo today?
Looks like somebody dropped the ball. No appointment was scheduled for me today for chemo. Med/Onc is implying it was a pharmacist error...who knows? Can't decide if I am relieved or annoyed. Ok, I decided...annoyed. Well I will try to make the day a productive one regardless. Will keep you updated. Blessings to all,…
Start Chemo Monday
Yep, Monday it is. Had a PET this past Monday that apparently shows no activity except in the pleura. That is good news. Liver is still inactive according to report. I will start a two cycle regimen of chemo with Carbo/Taxol. This is the same as what Winnie got, except she also had 5FU, for her liver mets. Med/Onc says she…
Lymphadema - ankle swelling
I finished the standard chemo/rad on October 6, 2009. I have started experiencing swollen ankles on a daily basis since the end of April - six months post treatment. I was staged IIIB with left lymph node involvement. My oncologist said it is due to damage from either the chemo or the radiation. I am currently NED. I have…
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
Excellent source for information on anal cancer
Hi Everyone-- This link was forwarded to me by another anal cancer survivor. I think it has some good information and links, so please check it out! http://www.thesurvivorsclub.org/support-center/health/cancer/anal-cancer.html
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…
Pancreas and other Cancer Treatments
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone heard of Issels Treatment in California? Has anyone been there? How do they treat cancer? What are the results? I would really appreciate it if I got any feed back from someone who has been there. Thank you very much. Julia.
MRI Results
Hi Everyone-- I got the report on my MRI from yesterday and it reads as follows: "Pre-contrast scans demonstrate a diminutive postmenopausal uterus tilted to the let of midline. There is no evidence for a separate pelvic mass. Specifically, the vaginal apex is unremarkable. Neither ovary is identified with confidence. No…
hurting still
It has been four months since my last treatment for stage IIIB anal cancer. I got great news at my 3 month check up at Sloan Kettering. There was NED. I was very happy for that news but I am still struggling with bowelmovements. I was on Mirlax and went off of it becasue I felt I was going too much. I switched to stool…
Thinking of you, Joanne
Prayers winging your way and support forever. Priscilla
Need a little "been there" words!!
Hey ALl Had my first scan since my lung resection today. Nervous! But have many prayers and positive energies around me! Would SOOO like to hear I have a fresh start from this point....NO NED!!! But hey....I've been very worried the last 2 days as I've been bleeding. Pretty much every time I go to the bathroom yesterday…
MD Anderson Tuesday
I got phone call from the GI Coordinator at MD Anderson, Wednesday, to let me know the ball was rolling and to get some preliminary info from me. Was not expecting a second phone call Thursday at 5:30 pm telling me that I have an consult appointment with Dr. Cathy Eng on Tuesday, June 15 at 1:00 pm. Holy smokes!!! They…
one year ago
I am somewhat new to the board, but have followed the postings for a few months now. One year ago today, I was diagnosed with stage 3 anal cancer. I was 40 years old and on the very day, my only child also turned 7. One year later, I am so grateful to be here, seeing her turn 8, and to be feeling so good, and having some…
Hope
I was diagnosed with Stage II, no lymph nodes, anal cancer in December 2009. It was hard news to deliver in a variety of ways with kids ages 21 to 4. I had the "garden variety" of treatment, chemo at the start sandwiched with chemo at the end and radiation inbetween. I remember my oncolgist asking me if I'd had frequent…
vaginal burning
Hi everyone: I had intense vaginal burning months after my radiation treatments ended. i went to 4 different doctors, and none of them knew what to do. have you experienced it?
colostomy
I am glad to find this discussion board. Please I need help with this urge feeling to go the normal way after colostomy. I was dx December 2009 with stage 3 rectal cancer. finished Chemo/rediation by March 3 and surgery just 4 weeks ago. I was sewn shot and right now trying to get use to my colostomy but, some times it is…
Anxiety
Hi, I am new to this discussion. I am a forty-five year old woman and I was diagnosed with Stage 3 anal cancer on May 14th of last year. I went through the chemo/radiation, which was successful. No surgery required. My scans so far have been good - I'm scheduled for another CAT scan in July. I should be happy and thankful…
Newly diagosed with questions??
Hi, So glad to have found this board with real people and their stories. I have been attached to my pc for information since my diaagnosis on May 19. I had no prior symptons and had never even heard of anal cancer before. I went for a routine colonoscopy ( my first one) on Feb 22, 2010. There wew two polyps removed one in…
Help! Suggestions to combat feeling depressed.
I've always been a glass is half full kind of gal, and still am, so much to be thankful for... but I'm finding myself feeling depressed, normally going to the gym and staying active takes care of this, but with the current situation (no stamina) that's out. My friends are wonderful, but they can't understand any of this…
The Journey Begins
I want to first thank everyone on this site for their insight, their information, their personal stories that I was able to bring with me to my first meeting today at the U of M. I met with my colo-rectal surgeon who asked me what I thought this was and what I expected from him to do. I was able to express myself clearly…
Joanne???
Hi...just checking to see how you are doing Joanne??

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