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Anal Cancer

Archives for August 2013

Hair loss
I am taking 2 rounds of 5FU and wonder about hair loss. Ive had one round and start the 2nd in 3 days. My hair is coming out a few at a time and seems like it is suddenly very coarse?
Inspiration
I just want to say that the people who post on this Board inspire me very much! Thanks for sharing your stories of courage and journeys to wellness! We can do this!
a good visit
since my biopsies in June showing my most recent growth as "microinvasive" I have been having follow-ups every few weeks, my visit yesterday was a very good one, I had an anoscopy and barring any unforseen new symptoms I do not have to go back to my oncologist for 3 months, this was good news since I was expecting to go…
Do NED patients tend to leave the forum?
For those of you who have been here for a long time, I'm just wondering if people who get well tend to leave the forum? Also who would be the person who is not around anymore (either passed or got better and left), that left the greatest impression on you? Laz
Papillon Targeted Contact radiotherapy for Lower Rectal Cancer
http://contactpapillon.com/about/ Although for Rectal and not Anal cancer currently and somewhat limited in its application (typically T1) I wonder whether this might bode well for a brighter future for Anal Cancer sufferers also Rectal Cancer Application * Early stage – T1 tumour as stand alone treatment * Small tumour…
Slight anal bleeding.
The way most of us found out that we have cancer is that we had blood in our stool. So did I. However 2-3 weeks into the radiation and Xeloda it stopped and so did my pain. I finished radiation about a month ago and I am on my second Folfox. I still don't see blood in my stool, but when I wipe the tissue paper is light…
Anal Cancer Questions
Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum and I have a few question I'd to ask to you about anal cancer I've been experiencing change in my bowels habits for quite some time now and I've had blood in my stool on several occasions. (a test performed by a doctor also revealed that I had blood in my stool sometimes even when I…
Working during radiation
I was wondering if anyone can talk about the likelihood of being able to work during the lastar adulation treatments? My radiologist insists it is going to get much more difficult, but up till now (11 out of 30 treatments), I'm still working with a few side effects.
Exercise...
The oncologist at MDA told me that exercise was one of the best ways to combat cancer. Here I go walking everywhere!
More on health insurance changes
I finally spoke to someone at the health insurance company today. I was informed that as of January 1, 2014, the policy that I could buy today for $650/month will be $900/month due to the new law. So, I know many here have employer paid insurance and Are not worried about it. I buy on the direct market as an individual.…
Scan
I am heading to the hospital for another scan tomorrow. I am praying that all the suspicious nodules they saw in my lungs 2 months ago are gone, or at least have not multiplied and grown. I believe in the power of prayer, so if you have a minute tomorrow afternoon, I would appreciate a prayer. Still believing in miracles!!!
Feeling strangely down..
I am sitting in my hotel room at MD ANDERSON. I have been checked out from stem to stern. The problems I'm having are NOT cancer. They are side effects from chemo/radiation. The mucus, blood and cramping proctitis. I saw the test while it was being done and pictures afterwards. Lots of damage. My teeth are getting cavities…
Glandular cells present
I went in for routine colonoscopy, which went fine. However, doctor said there was a "nodule" on my anus, and they needed to send some cells to lab for analysis. About a week later, his office called and said I needed to make an appointment for a high resolution anoscopy with a different doctor. First available appointment…
CANCER IS SO SNEAKY!
Cancer grows in you silently sometimes for years. It may even spread to other organs without a notice. But boy when it shows up it takes over your body, mind and soul. I had severe pain at the time of diagnosis in my butt. To make sure god gave me a bad cough too, so every time I coughed the pain was excruciating, just to…
Pain - three years later
I had a abdoperineal resection three (plus) years ago. It was a rough go but I've made it with great success. My concern now is I get a dull pain in my bottom - an ache kind of from time to time. I'm very active and work hard in my garden and I'm thinking I might have over done it. Does anyone have these sensations or has…
Best anal Cancer care in chicago area?
Does anyone have any idea which hospital is the best in IL for treatment? I'm trying to get some answers and finding all the information on the internet unuseful. I'm really looking for personal experience here on this one. PLEASE! :)
Health Insurance...Obamacare
I am in the process of looking for new health insurance, as my COBRA is about to end. Looking at the new ObamaCare estimator, my costs are going to skyrocket for what they call the silver plan, which is inadequate for someone with cancer. Just for that plan, my cost is estimated at 880 per month for an individual and that…
Good check-up!!
I have been feeling good for a while now but seeking that confirmation to ease the never-ending lingering thing that is always in the back of our minds. My scans and x-rays last month came back mostly clear with the usual little "freckles" that we'll keep an eye on. Last week I met with a new colo-rectal doctor and…
First Signs...
I'm showing signs of anal cancer. I have an appointment today to see a different doc. I am losing my mind. I was at a gastro doc 3 weeks ago and he said everything looks fine with an inspection of the anal area only. But I think he may be blind. I feel blockage. I have a horrible rash I've had for some time, narrow stools…
NED
Well, today is the first full day of being knowingly NED although I completed treatment on 25th January this year. They have finally decided that the lymph node that failed to respond to treatment is actually my right ovary. Phew!!! However, my next round of check ups are just a month away. As recurrence usually recurs…
radiation and weight loss (?)
Have had rather massive weight loss, in the area of near-30 lbs. (2 1/2 stone, as they say in UK), after bout with chemo and radiation therapy, six weeks ending last April. My oncologist just has had me in for a follow-up petCT scan, the results of which apparently I have to wait about a couple of weeks for. My doctor's…
XELODA(5-FU) INSPIRED JOKE!
Xeloda and being a dentist gave me pretty bad muscle spasms in my back and heat was very good for it. Now that I'm getting more 5-FU I figured I'll invest in an Electric Heating Pad. So I went to the medical supply store and the sales man presented me with two products. He said: "This is a German product it's $189, but it…
Sandy and Laz
I know both of you have doctor appointments today and I am sending good thoughts, prayers, and hugs!! Stay strong!
Misunderstanding about scans
I was a bit hasty when I posted the scans were fine. I had not spoken to the oncologist, my husband spoke with her and gave me the news when I got home that my scans were fine but I needed to follow up with my Pulmonologist about the spot on the bottom of my right lung. I didn't mention that part to you because I have been…
WHEN DID YOUR CANCER DISAPPEAR?
Thank you for looking up my post, because this question is really important to me. -How long after your radiation and chemo treatment did you have your first scan? -Did this first scan show any cancer left? -How long after your treatment was the scan that showed no cancer? Thank you so much? Laz

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