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Anal Cancer

Archives for May 2011

Radiation
I have read many of the stories throughout the discussion board and it seems everyone I have read states that people had between 2 weeks to 6 weeks radiation treatment. Did any of you have 12 weeks of treatment? I started my treatments towards the end of March and those treatments continued to the end of June. 5 days a…
pelvic & hips
Hi y'all...I understand that pelvic and hip stiffness is common between those of us who have gone thre, or are going thru these treatments. Until I start PT does any one have have home remedies I can try? It's driving me crazy not to be able to cook, clean, hell...move. It's palnting season, I have my step daughters…
worsening pain
As most of you that know me, you know that I have had a boatoad of side effects and have not improved. In fact, it's getting worse. I can't cook anymore unless it;s boxed or canned and the I can still only do that a couple times per week because I can't stand for the time it takes to cook a meal. I'm going for lab and an…
Six month follow-up: "Beautiful"
Surgeon oncologist: "Looks beautiful." Me: "Stop admiring my very special **** and tell me if you see any cancer!" And he didn't. (DRE and scope.) PET scan in 3 months. Bring on the summer!
Good results from 2 yr scan
Hi All: I usually just check in to read the posts; shudder at the memories; and say prayers for those still undergoing treatment. I wish this site had been around when I was going through treatment back in 2009. Be sure to tell your Doctors (or their NPs) of this site. I saw mine today at the office and asked her to please…
Keep up on your appts!!
Hi All I know I haven't checked in for quite awhile....I do read everyones posts when I have time though. I decided to just try to live life and forget about cancer for awhile. Unfortunately, that is not someone else's plan. When going for my recent scan to check lung, liver, pelvic area, they found a lump on my breast. I…
My Wife just diagnosed
My wife has just been diagnosed with anal cancer via a colonoscopy. The whole tumor was removed during that procedure (I don't think that is standard is it?). I thought a biopsy was supposed to be done then radiation/chemo. The GI doc(kept referring to it as a polyp though-it is has squamous cells and is hpv positive) and…
House cleaning
In case there are people out there that do not know what kind of services are available to chemo patients. There is free cleaning service for patient going through chemo, it's called Cleaning for a Reason. It is available for any type of cancer and is available in almost every state. Just look them up online and fill out…
Possible Anal Cancer
Hello All... I am concerned and worried. For two years in a row I had to have some growths removed in my anal canal due to HPV. Today my colorectal doctor found about a 3cm lump type thing in my anal canal and her words were that it didnt feel or look like a cancerous lump however she will cut this out (compared to…
going back to surgeon
Hey all, I'm going to see the surgeon again tomorrow am. For a long time I thought the pain was due to radiation, but I've been out of tmnts for almost a year. The surgery site has just not healed. I hope to god he can fix this without operating again, but something;s gotta give me some relief. I've tried every kind of…
pdees
Hello pdees, I noticed your post in the older ones and just wanted to welcome you to the board, but I'm sorry you had to find us. Just wanted to say this is a curable cancer, and you can do this. I wish you well. Lori
PET Scan CLEAR!
Great news. My first PET scan after treatment is clear! I am so happy. Doc said its all gone... nothing left and they don't even want to do another follow up PET scan. He said just a little inflammation at the bladder from the radiation. That's it. I will talk to my oncologist... looks like every doctor is different as to…
PET Scan CLEAR!
Great news. My first PET scan after treatment is clear! I am so happy. Doc said its all gone... nothing left and they don't even want to do another follow up PET scan. He said just a little inflammation at the bladder from the radiation. That's it. I will talk to my oncologist... looks like every doctor is different as to…
waiting for appointment
Hi, I've been diagnosed with Anal cancer, with a tumor that goes up my rectum to the colon - about the size of a cigarette. That was from biopsies taken after colonoscopy. CT Scan reveals some ovarian cysts also but that's about it. All reports have been sent to Sloan Kettering and I'm waiting to hear about an appointment.…
bladder; frequency
I am one year and eight months post treatment. I have urinary urgency, fequency and seems like I have to push to urinate. I also seem to have chronic urethral irritation. I know it's post radiation stuff. Does anyone else have this?
33 months post treatment
Hi all...I just had my six month "look see" yesterday at the colorectal surgeon .Thank goodness all clear!!! I don't have to come back for another six months.This memorial day is the three year anniversary when the tumor was diagnosed and 33 months NED.It's hard to believe. I haven't been left with out residual effects…
sorry, just a few more questions...
Thanks everyone for answering my other discussion. I am going to the VA clinic tomorrow. I told them what was going on with me and they said they wanted to see me ASAP. This is just with a regular doctor, but then they said they would send me to another VA Hospital to do further testing. I just have a few more questions…

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