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Heading west!
I will just conceder myself an ole Texas cowpoke with a sore tail. I pray for perseverance, patience and and good results as I leave MDAnderson. And Houston. Will be back end of January for results of procedures. Until then, I am going to heal, hug my kids n grand kids, pet my puppies and celebrate the holidays. Ok. That's…
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A different subject for a change....financial guidence
I have a question regarding the financial burdens of having cancer....& all those doctor & hospital bills. We have health insurance which helps but have any of you found any assistance in paying the balance left over? I'm getting tired of being hounded by these 'uncaring' businesses who only care about the money & not the…
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How did ya'll make it?
I realize it is the time to begin to heal now that treatments are over but I can't seem to feel better emotionally. We start for home tomorrow and it is 14 hrs. We plan to take as many days as it takes to not be terribly miserable. Trying to plan (ha!!) for potty breaks, not gonna use those rest stops if I can help it. I…
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New here, too
I was Dx'd with AC in Feb 2007. Hello to all.
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Worst day ever
Treatments are over and I am falling apart....never mind I will wait a few days and try this again....thanks friends
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Update on biopsy
So this past Mon. I had my colonoscopy/biopsies with my new drs at Goshen. I must say I'm very happy I chose this cancer center because their so caring, friendly, supportive. The dr gives the patients an Anax to help take the edge off. Then the nurse numbs where she's doing the iv (& this is the 1st time ever that I didn't…
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Last day of treatments
At least I sincerely pray so! I will go home within the next few days. I am in soooooooo much pain when I try to have a BM. I have an upper endoscopy scheduled for this afternoon....friends, I don't think I can make it through another test! It means no food or water till after the test and I have my last rad early this pm…
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Martha where are you
I have missed you! I know it is not like to you be away from the forum for more than a day or two. Hope you are off kickin' up you heels and enjoying life! If you get a chance, drop us a line! Blessings, Joanne
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Run Tbyrd Run!
I would like to share with all of you what I consider to be one of my proudest moments. I have posted about the support of my best friend from high school, Teresa, on other occasions here. She has been right by my side thoughout this entire journey of anal cancer. Diagnosis, treatment, recurrence, sterotactic radiation to…
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To many BMS
Its been allmost 9 post treatment .If i'm on the go to much like shopping going here and there.And skip a few meals i have more BMS.Last week i was helping my mom get ready a trip to florida she go's to here sisters about 3 times a year.I was on the go way to much .Mom's had 2 Dr's appt back to back .And some shopping to…
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bleeding
I finished my radiation therapy three years ago. I have had bleeding on the toilet paper after wiping and urgency, but other than that no symptoms. Last Tuesday, and continuing since, I have had blood on the actual stool and in the toilet bowl as opposed to just on the tissue. On wiping, the blood is there immediately…
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JDuke
Hello, I'm so glad to see you posting. I hope your doing well. I have recovered from my vats operation on 9-23-10, very well. My next scan is in Jan. of 2012, and will be a pet scan for both the anal and lung. I have had 2 ct scans after the vats and so far so good. I hope your lungs are healed up now. Lori
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First CAT Scan = NED
Received results from my 3 month CAT Scan today. No evidence of disease! I know many more scans are in my future, but this is such a relief to me. Thank you all for your support and information postings. ~Carol
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Next Thursday is my last treatment day..
And I am going crazy. I burn, and itch, and now need meds to relieve the pain when I urinate....I am Sooooo antsy and bored and miserable. I want to cry and smak people around....yes, even the nice ones......I am grumpy and incredibly,"............ MEAN..MEAN...MEAN... Then it will be wait until January to ck for results.…
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Next P.E.T. scan
I found out today that my next P.E.T. scan is scheduled for November 21. This will be the second one after completion of treatment. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will be fine. My theme song has been Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds". The chorus is "everything will be okay". Then maybe my Christmas present will be…
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neurological pain
Hi everyone, I have had such severe backaches, I am still having to take a pain med several times a week at night. The Radiologist said he believes it is neurological pain and recommended I go back to my internist and get a referral to see a Neurologist. The Internist said she thinks it could be related to the…
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Exercise
2010 I was diagnosed with stage IV anal cancer. after an extensive treatment plan of 7 weeks of radiation and chemo (bag attached to a port that was inserted in my chest) I am working very hard to beat this disease. Healthy eating and walking. I would like to join a gym and try some classes, swimming, exercises, etc. I…
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Exercise
2010 I was diagnosed with stage IV anal cancer. after an extensive treatment plan of 7 weeks of radiation and chemo (bag attached to a port that was inserted in my chest) I am working very hard to beat this disease. Healthy eating and walking. I would like to join a gym and try some classes, swimming, exercises, etc. I…
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Exercise
2010 I was diagnosed with stage IV anal cancer. after an extensive treatment plan of 7 weeks of radiation and chemo (bag attached to a port that was inserted in my chest) I am working very hard to beat this disease. Healthy eating and walking. I would like to join a gym and try some classes, swimming, exercises, etc. I…
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Radiation burn treatments
My wife has severe burns in her crotch, which spread to her anus today. She finished 30 days of radiation 5 days ago and chemo 10 days ago. She was hospitalized 3 days ago with dehydration, low white blood cells, red blood cells, potasium and a host of other problems. But her burns are horrible and getting worse and the…
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Port removal
How long after treatment was completed did everyone get their port removed?
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Are we really so special?
What's it all about, anyway? Does it really matter that we had/have cancer? Are we more special than other people just because we had/have cancer? The most important thing we can do is to live our lives the best we can. Be nice to other people. Live a good life. With cancer or not - does it really matter? Some folks have…
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Vitamins
Does any know if there are any vitamins, supplements that aid healing? Also, has anyone tried probiotics? My radiation oncologist had never heard of them??? Due to the radiation and antibiotics I was given during my May hospital stay have wrecked havoc on intestinal flora... I'm taking a multivitamin and krill oil now.