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lack of bowel control
Hey y'all, I had my last radiation on Sep 7, 2010, yet I still suffer from not being able to control my bowels. It's embarrassing as well as inconvenient. I know I've heard alot of you had the same problems...can anyone tell me when it ends? Thanks & prayers, Melodie
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RX pre diagnosis anal cancer
anal cancer
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Need some emotional support as I heal
I have been on a few cancer support sites, and this is by far the best. You are all truly angels and you have no idea how helpful it is just to read the posts (though I suspect you DO know!!) I have only posted once or twice, and then "got busy living." I was diagnosed with Stage 3B AC in February, went through chemo and…
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People and the things they say . . .
Have any of you experienced someone telling you about a friend who died of cancer right after asking about how you feel? I just had my hairdresser tell me (and this is not the first time) about this lady who was feeling good too and then she died. How outrageous! He gives great hair cuts but this time it just made me mad…
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Good News On My Colonoscopy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just returned from having my colonoscopy. I had one in 2009 8 months post treatment. The colon rectal surgeon said everything looks fine-no sign of cancer recurrence. He found two polyps and removed them. He said he will do another colonoscopy in 3 years. He wants to see me in six months. As you all probably know the worst…
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Such confusion on my part and Monday I start treatment
i came here a few weeks ago because i was hoping to find some peace of mind or at least to get some reassurance etc for my upcoming treatment...at first it seemed that was the case but now all I am reading is the difficult complications so many people are having after radiation/chemo that its almost impossible for me to…
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For the Newbies: 95% of Anal cancer patients free from SERIOUS side effects during and after treatm
I remember these figures being presented to me at dx. I was really hoping that I would be in the 95% and I was for the first three weeks. I always had hope that things would not get too bad for me, but they did. I got thru it and I am left with some unusual side effects. I don't think that reading this board gave me any…
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Some of us CAN'T get this DPD enzyme test!
My doctors at Mass General North said they do not perform the DPD enzyme test. I am scheduled to start treatment Monday and I can't just go somewhere else now where they will do the test on me. I am staying with my sister and her husband which is near Danvers where MGH North is located. I do not have a choice. Now this…
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New first post.
Hello. I was recently diagnosed with cancer. had colonoscopy where the surgeon found a 3 cm tumour. will not be getting surgery as they think best chance is to do radiation and chemo. had MRI and scans, Nov 21 going in for Port, next day start with radiation then chemo. Must say I am worried/scared about the radiation on…
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New first post.
Hello. I was recently diagnosed with cancer. had colonoscopy where the surgeon found a 3 cm tumour. will not be getting surgery as they think best chance is to do radiation and chemo. had MRI and scans, Nov 21 going in for Port, next day start with radiation then chemo. Must say I am worried/scared about the radiation on…
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DPD enzyme test for 5FU toxicity
http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/mayo/research/diasio_lab/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2563423/ http://www.healthanddna.com/healthcare-professional/dpd-enzyme-deficiency.html ... "Who Should Be Tested The DPD test for 5-FU is considered appropriate for any person who is taking or considering 5-FU based…
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Not sure I should be reading anymore posts here for awhile
You guys are ALL so wonderful and I am glad I found you but I am driving myself crazy with worry again by reading a lot of the postings. I was nervous about the DPD enzyme test so I asked my doctors office today and she said they didn't do that test. I also asked why i didnt get a colonoscopy just cat and pet scans and…
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White blood cells and anemia
Saw the doc yesterday and reviewed results of blood work taken Wednesday. My white blood cells are up to1400 and I am still anemic. ( had two units of blood about a week ago). I looked on the Internet and normal WBC count is between 5000 and 10000. Any one else follow this path? Also: I am three weeks out treatment, my…
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Port put in yesterday but still having bowel problems
I had the surgery almost 4 weeks ago to remove the two hemoroids that had the cancer in them. I had my port put in yesterday and start chemo/radiation in a week. My problem is I still have diarreah (spelling) and spots of blood on tissue when i wipe. The diarreah is yellow watery and flaky bowels. I tried to called the…
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colonoscopy...Good news!
hi all...I had colonoscopy today...all clear!!!! 39 months NED!!! It's a good day! Hugs ...alyse
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Can't seem to calm down after chemo teaching today
I definitely am not a strong person clearly because I broke down crying in my sister's car after chemo teaching today. I have never been so scared in my life and even though I have my sister and family I feel so alone. I feel anxious and worried especially about the chemo and what it can do to my body inside. I get the…
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please help
Hi y'all. Yes, I seem to be up all night again. Does anyone wish the that the cancer, instead of the treatments, would have been more humane? I told y'all that I tested positive for hep c. I have had to go in continously for them to drain my belly of fluids. I just had it done on the 1st. Now I need it again. Already. And,…
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3 years and going strong
So I had my three year DRE and anoscope - all clear! Yay!!! (quiet yay, don't want to jinx it!)
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Officially Stage 2 and start treatment Monday, 11/14
Got my PET scan results today and my radiation doctor said the tumor is small and is Stage 2. My original doctor in Hyannis had Stage 1 or 2 from the cat scan. I had the three little dot tattoos put on me today and tomorrow i go to a chemo learning class. Friday they put a port in me and the following Friday I go in for…
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Mucus
What is the deal with all the mucus??? Is it from healing or what? Scary stuff! How long approx does it last? Lorie
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Having PET scan today
Having PET scan today, planning session with radiation doctor tomorrow and having the chemo port put in me on Friday. I know you guys talked about PET scan before but I am so nervous once again like I was before the CAT scan last week. I am worried things will look worse from PET scan than CAT scan. I wish I could calm…
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Petrified of colostomy bag
I am having a very hard time accepting the reality of having my butt moved to my belly. I will be having the surgery later this mo. I had chemo and radiation earlier in the year but the cancer returned. I am nervous about the results from the MRI and PET scan which will bone in the next couple of weeks. Besides that my…
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Tired but home.....
Hello friends...I am out of the hospital, still nutrepennic, but home. I have blood work to be done on Wednesday and if my white cells are up I can start seeing friends and things. Wow, this cancer thing brings something new nearly every day. Reading comments on this blog help me to understand that this is a newish cancer…