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Anal Cancer

Archives for June 2013

getting close to the one year mark
I am approaching the one year mark of my diagnosis and all that followed. Scans, second biopsy, surgery for unrelated (maybe?) Bartholin’s cysts, meeting three oncologists, and then the treatment. I have been on the edge and over the edge very much lately and I’m so glad that I’ve been seeing a therapist who will help me…
An uphill battle..with steep hills!!
So my latest update for everyone who has been reading my updates. I had my picc line put in this past Thursday. That was an experience in it's own considering they tried 2 piccs the first time with no success, but was successful with the third. Didn't help with my nerves what so ever! I started my contiuous infustion chemo…
a future with no more chemo
I don't visit this forum very often anymore since what's past is past, the cancer is gone and I don't feel the need to remain connected to it. It's done with me and I'm done with it. There are lots of people on this forum who can help and advise newcomers, and I have nothing to offer that others can't. That said, I do…
scan/port ?
Thank you all for the crossed fingers, prayers, and positive thoughts sent out for my tests today. I do not see my doctor till next week. Usually I am more anxious, but truthfully, I feel so good......if they find something I think I have the amunition I need. On another note, I still have my port (breast cancer…
I recommend this book
I just bought a book, that I am finding quite helpful. It is titled, " The Cancer Recovery Plan", by Dr. Barry Boyd. He is the founder of the Integrative Oncology program at Yale New Haven. It covers topics of diet, stress reduction, exercise, supplements, etc. I highly recommend it. I ordered it from Amazon and it is a…
Back to the OR for biopsies
Last surgery for anal pre-cancer was this past January, (one of many since 2009) after healing doc put me on Aldera, worst month of my life. Looking back not sure how I funtioned, chills, body aches, headaches, burning, rash etc... Went to work everydaybut not quite sure how ? Came home useless each day and crashed until…
Off topic - sorry - except psychological stuff
I was going along really well and truly feeling my oats back to singing like my oldself and exercising like a forty year old, when I had a very violent case of vertigo that led to an ER visit. By the time I got there, I had virtually lost the use of arms and legs and my head was lying either to the right or left of my…
WHY DO YOU THINK YOU GOT CANCER?
One of the most frequent questions we ask ourselves is : Why me? And What did I may have done to increase my chances of getting cancer? In my case I'm doing a genetic test so we will see. In Eastern Europe each winter we consumed a whole pig in the form of bacon, sausage, and ham that was heavily smoked, which is the worst…
Follow up of bad scan
Tomorrow, I see new team regarding possible mets to lungs. I believe in the power of prayer and I would appreciate any prayers. I am finding it more terrifying than the first and second diagnosis. I just cannot leave my child without a mother.
My update!
Hi everyone, So my latest update is I just got finished with my fertility treatment and officially have fertilized embryos for the future! Which is such a great feeling to have considering my odds are against me. I will be starting my first week of chemo next week as well as my radiation for the next 6 weeks. I'm so scared…
Prep for CT Scan this am (been BUSY, forgot to ask!)
Hi, everyone: I have a CT scan this am at 8:45. I know there's no eating or drinking anything 4 hours prior to the test. I'm guessing I should show up an hour prior to the test? Is there anything else I should be know? This is my first CT scan followup, I finished my chemo/radiation back in January. Since January an…
HAND & FOOT SYNDROME
I'm wondering if any of you had hand and foot syndrome from Xeloda. What did you do to prevent it? How did you treat it? I expect my anal area to be very sore from possible diarrhea and the radiation. What should I do about it? Also, How big of an area of burn irritation should I expect from radiation? Thank you, Laz
Vit C by IV infusion or Myers Cocktail IV Infusion as post-radiation fatigue & nutritional boost
Anyone try mega doses of VIT C by IV infusion or a Myers Cocktail by IV Infusion for post-radiation fatigue, GI cell regeneration support? Any postiive results? Entertaining the thought of spending $1000 for a series of 5 Myers Cocktails (hefty out of pockeet cost)......VIT C IV infusion has been successfully used for…
WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING?
Hi Everyone, My name is Laz, I am a 48 year old man with a pretty bad rectal cancer. I just started my treatment with chemo and radiation, will have surgery in September ending with a permanent colostomy. Mentally my days are like a roller coaster: sometimes I feel strong and optimistic, because I still have so much to…
Cancer charities
http://www.tampabay.com/americas-worst-charities/ This is a link of the worst rated charities in the country as reported by the Tampa Bay Times. It is outrageous that so many of them are aimed at cancer. I try to give to charities as much as I can and since being diagnosed, I have given more to cancer charities, even…
Raising awareness globally: The latest! This is GREAT!
Read and explore this entire site. You will be inspired! http://www.nomanisanisland.co.uk/ We've got to more on a national level here in the US to raise awareness.
Forgot I had cancer!
After being consumed by cancer treatment and recovery over the past three years and being cancer-free now for 2.5 years, this week, for four consecutive days, I actually didn't think about cancer one single time. When I realized this it took my breath, just a little. Yes, I find myself celebrating the small stuff. Like my…
PRAY FOR ME PLEASE!
Tomorrow I'm starting chemo and radiation for 6 weeks. I'm gonna try to work through the treatment so pray for me hard. But laugh even harder if I should $hit my pants at the office. Thanks, Laz
DON'T HATE YOUR CANCER.
With this new topic I will try to put a new perspective on our illness. My name is Laz, I am a 48 year old male with a beautiful wife, a 15 year old amazing daughter, a great carreer, a big Stage 2-3 Rectal cancer and in the best case I will end up with a permanent colestomy. Even though we have every reason to hate cancer…
Lymph node........or is it?
Had a meeting with my oncologist today following last fridays MRI scan. The original scan pre treatment showed primary tumour in upper end of anal canal, a lymph node in mesorectum & another further up in pelvis. 1st scan post treatment indicated that primary tumour and lymph node in mesorectum had shown a considerable…
Today's Appt. with the General Surgeon
I saw the general surgeon today to “meet and greet.” I like him very much. We discussed my medical history, issues with bowel blockage, and what will happen if it occurs again. Basically, he told me that the same protocol would be followed as the first time—CT scan to identify any definite blockage and hospitalization for…
Blood in stools...kind of scared
I'm 5 months post treatment. I've had a colonoscopy and there was no more cancer. I've been on a vegan diet for 5 months. Things were going well until this morning. I had a "normal" stool and it kind of hurt, but there was bright red blood in it. I'm not in pain but it really scared me. I see my general onc next week.…
Confused about Relay for Life......
So on friday I walked the survivor lap at a Relay for Life. I went with a young woman that I met at school who was treated for breast cancer 8yrs ago and wanted to go but is new in the area and had no one to go with. She asked me to walk with her, so I did. As I walked and saw all the smiling proud faces of the people…
"The Wait Is Over" - Sundance & Big Billy TO BE Published by Coping With Cancer Magazine:)
Hi Martha I've got news so big that one forum is not big enough to hold it, LOL! So, I thought I would come over here and crash the party and tell you my news....I think I've got a couple of friends over here, right? LOL! And as a 2'fer, while I'm over here, I thought I would tell you that I'm two days away from making it…
Pap Question ????
Hi everyone.......I have a question that like so many I seem to get conflicting answers on, and it may be just that everyones personal situation is different. I am 54yrs old, and 2yrs post treatment for anal cancer and 1yr post treatment for breast cancer. I feel great! My mom died of ovarian cancer and so I had genetic…
HI..i am new here and plz help me
I was worried that i might have anal cancer for about a month. so last week, i went to the doctor who put his finger into my anal and examin the area and then put a big rounded metal thing into my anal again and said that there is nothing round and i still have some symptons such as change in size of the stool. He just…
Newbie from the UK. Diagnosed with AIN iii this afternoon
Hi all Following an appointment this afternoon, I am now awaiting a CAT Scan appointment before referral to St Thomas’ in London. I am a 38 year old pre-menopausal female with AIN ii/iii stage perianal lesions and a recently excised AIN ii/iii polyp. I first noticed the lesions Jan 25th , having been to my GP for treatment…
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Scan Results 6/3/2013
I was scheduled to see my med onc this afternoon to discuss the results of Monday's CT scan. Since I was picking up discs and copies of the reports from the 1/30/13 scan and also Monday's scan at the hospital prior to this appt., I looked at the dictated report and this was the impression: “No evidence of metastatic…
The results are in...
I had my colonoscopy this morning and everything is fine. The dr said I have diverticulosis (one pouch) but wasn't concerned. This didn't show up on the first colonoscopy before treatment so am wondering if radiation had something to do with it weakening the inside of the colon? Didn't think to ask the dr, but then again I…

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