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Anal Cancer

Archives for August 2010

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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Why Do I Feel Like I'm Giving Birth Every Time I Have A Bowel Movement?
Okay, I know I've been on here before talking about painful bowel movements and I've gotten some great advice and suggestions that even worked. HOWEVER, BMs improved for about a week or so and now I feel like I took 1 step forward and 5 steps backwards. I found myself in the bathroom earlier doing breathing exercises…
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…
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…
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.…
Hair today...gone tomorrow!
Hey! I've got a crazy question? Does the pubic hair grow back?
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…
looking for a success story someone who's recovering or recovered from anal cancer and colostomy
I'am looking for someone who is recovering or recovered from anal cancer and after going through treatment of radiation and chemo then a reacurrence of the cancer so then a colostomy.My mum has been going through this for 12 months now 5 weeks ago she had the colostomy done we are waiting to go back to the specialist next…
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…
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,…
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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