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Two Spring Survivor Events
Yes, you read that correctly! TWO events in one season for anal cancer survivors and their loved ones! We are delighted to announce we will be hosting a meet and greet in Houston, Texas and our second educational forum will be held in San Francisco, California! On March 22, 2013 the HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation will have…
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So anxious, uh! Doctor appointment Monday
I am so anxious about Monday's appointment, what can one expect at the one year appointment? I have a few complaints (not sure if they are valid or not), my blood pressure is 102/61, never got back up to normal. I get tired a lot more easily than I used to. I have a constant pressure in the upper right ab area, just under…
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one year clear....but...
I had the rare side effect of spontaneously falling and am happy to say I am a month without my walker or cane. I was a very strong person before all of this, but I find I am still becoming overwhelmed, and have panic attacks. All the mail, all the emails, all the bills, all the insurance issues and now compounded by…
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CT results for Laz
The good news is that the liver and the lungs are clear. The bad news is that there is some abnormality in my left seminal vesicle, which is a gland next to the prostate. The doctor says it is very rare that rectal cancer would spread into this gland, especially since my cancer was far away from this area, but anything is…
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Genetically modified foods
If you are like me, and want to eat only healthy and whole foods after surviving cancer(s), you might want to avoid eating genetically modified food. Our government does not require labeling foods that have been modified. I personally think that we have a right to know what we are putting into our bodies. Here is a guide I…
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Colonoscopy Schedule
Ugh. I thought I was done with doctors for a bit. I had my colonoscopy which found my cancer a year ago November. Their office wants me back for a follow up. I feel like it's too soon with all my scar tissue. I've left a message with my colorectal surgeons office questioning this. It was my understanding two years is…
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Houston..
In Houston. Just finished TWO HOUR MRI. I've never has one last that long!
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Finishing chemo today!
I was diagnosed with a large Stage 2 rectal cancer on May 23rd. Went through radiation, chemo and surgery in October. Today I'm finishing chemo and this treatment left me with a colostomy and neuropathy in my hands and feet. I'm still very grateful, because without this treatment I would be dying or dead by now. Ill have a…
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Post-treatment analysis of tumor status?
Hi All - I am one month post treatment and my chemo oncologist scheduled a PET scan to determine the staus of my tumor. My insurance company has refused to pay for it, stating that evidence suggests a PET scan is not conclusive for ascertaining the status of the tumor. So what are my other options? Paying the $2500 out of…
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no evidence of cancer
I finally received biopsy results from sigmoidoscopy and everything is ok. Doctor felt the bleeding could be a result of severe radiation damage to my colon. She said I would not need to see her again unless my oncologist recommends it. Funny, I swore my radiation oncologist said I should have been seeing a colo-rectal…
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small raised dry scaly patches
im not sure if this is a stupid question but i feel i can ask anythig on this site and feel safe. since treatment for anal cancer almost 1 year ago, i have always noticed one very small spot on both butt cheeks that are close to the inner butt line. these spots are scaly and slightly raised and are getting bigger slowly.…
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Planned CSN Outage Tonight
Dear Users, CSN will be down for routine maintenance tonight from around midnight to 3:00 AM Eastern Time. We apologize for any inconvenience. The site will be up and running as quickly as possible. Thank you for all you do for CSN! CSN_Nick
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bleeding but in a different place
Hi everyone! Now I have another issue. I've been having sexual difficulties,meaning it hurts a lot. I use a dialtor and sometimes I forget to use it but mostly I do. (I'm 1 year post treatment). So my man and I have been trying and things were getting a little better until he went up higher and Oh boy it hurt terribly. It…
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After chemoradiation finished, MRI and CT show "something" still there
My radiation oncologist did a pelvic and anal exam (my cancer started in my rectum and created a fistula when it went into my vagina) and proclaimed me cancer free. The followiing week, I had an MRI which showed something smaller than the cancer but in the same area. My doctor said he's not concerned, because he thinks…
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To forum. Best wishes for
All. I wish all here on this forum the best with the challenges that you may face. May the joys outweigh the sorrows and the fears be few, and then vanquished. I hope that I've helped a few, and offended fewer than probably I have. Time to move on. Best to you all. May you all find Your Way. lach, signing off.
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9 months post treatment and bleeding
Hello everyone, My MIL had radiation for 6 weeks and two rounds of Chemo in May of 13 for anal cancer. The cancer is gone and all of her checkups have been good. She often complains of hemorhoids and some pain back there and often has a little bit of blood when she wipes. Is this cause for concern? I have mentioned it all…
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Question re. Lungs
Hi, I just had another scan for follow up to new lung nodules in my lungs. It seems several people have mentioned developing lung issues after treatment and I am wonding whether this is coincidence. About a year after treatment, I developed a horrible lung infection. I had never had issues before. I have an appointment…
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For those with bleeding from radiation proctitis
Not recommending anything for anybody else, I'm simply relating my own experience so that others can put it into their mental toolbox, to be used if desired and deemed prudent. I was treated with argon gas to cauterize the area affected by radiation proctitis, which was the entire area of real estate in there. Argon gas…