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Anal Cancer

Archives for March 2014

CT scan: no spread, but ...
So I saw my medical oncologist a month ago, who recommended a CT scan, and THAT said "no evidence of spread". About 2 weeks later, I have a red ring around the radiated area (finished treatment 1/13). THEN I noticed a tiny pinhole in the skin near the anal area when I inspected because of a pain level of about a "2" down…
I hate cancer ....
A long time friend of mine went to inpatient Hospice... Last stages of glioblastoma.... Nothing else to say.
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Immune deficiency
I found out I have CVID (common variable immune deficiency) and believe it could possibly be connected to the cervical cancer and invasive stage III anal cancer. I also have primary as well as secondary Lymphedema and Lung problems (Bronchiechitis). This illness is heriditary, not acquired. I never tested positive for HPV.…
Blood group
Just wondering what blood groups on here. I am AB Rh positive, a small group of the population. It is known to be associated with inflammation, & ad cancer is linked to inflammation, it made me wonder if there was some connection. Ok, I realise it's all so much more complicated than that, but worthy of a ponder. Liz
Anal Cancer Awareness
Hi Everyone, and "happy spring"!!!! I just googled anal cancer awareness day and hit on some info about No Cancer Left Behind and that anal cancer and colon cancer advocates were joining together to dedicate March 21st to anal cancer awareness!!! My computer is in need of help right now and not letting me post the…
planned CSN maintenance
Hi all, Planned maintenance will be done on CSN this morning between 5:00 and 8:00 Eastern Time. There may be one or more outages during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. Greta
Pencil Style Stool
Question out there for survivors. I am 3 years out and have had on and off regular bowl movements. Thanks to supplements, I have had regular bowl movements 1-2 times a day. This past week, I noticed that I went from a bit constipated to a couple of pencil style stools and, of course, I am getting worried. While this just…
IMHA ..
My new pound puppy, whom I have had for about a month, has been diagnosed with IMHA which is kind of a doggie lukemia. Poor prognosis.. Secondary to ticks. all eight pounds of her. She was soooo matted she could barely potty, 2 pounds of hair and matts removed and at least a hundred ticks. She is so very sweet and most…
Fatigue ... Sandy... Others about 2 1/2 years post tx
Is any one else STILL battling fatigue? I'm 2 1/2 years post tx. I make myself go full days but sooo fatigued. Not tired, that's different... Anyone have suggestions?
Follow Up Care
It has been a few months since I have been on the site. I did read the latest posts and am happy to see many still active and, unfortunatley, some new posts with diagnoses. I am now 3 years NED and happy to report! I feel good but also still get anxious when I have any symptoms as all of you do. I have a question about…
3 years
Three years ago this month I received the dreaded diagnois of cancer. In fact, I was told right before I was to undergo a colonoscopy. The biopsy had been a couple of days before that. Fortunately the colonoscopy was clear. I had the usual chemo and radiation. I wondered if I ever would feel good again. I'm happy to say…
More on diet and cancer
This research on eating meat and cheese is worth considering. Thought I would share this with yoyu. More evidence that a plant based diet is best. http://www.foodrevolution.org/blog/study-deadly-as-smoking/
PET scan uptake value
Pet scan showed an uptake value of 3.0 in area of original cancer. Doc said that could be from radiation changes but previous PET, 6 months ago showed a 2.5 uptake value in the same area. My doctor said that 3 is the number they consider to be abnormal but that I should not be worried as it could be related to radiation…
Almost 23 with Colon Cancer Symptoms.. Need Help/Advice
Hey im only 22 nearly 23 but iv been getting bad symptoms of Colon Cancer. Starting 2-3 years ago I was getting fatigued from basically nothing (Im as active as they come and Im a Personal Trainer Full Time), all through my legs was the worst and after even a 1km run it takes me 3-4 days to feel better even after stretch…
On my 6 week of radation
I am writing to get some advice just start burning when I pee and my pelvic area is swollen and red. Had no side effects until this last week. All of sudden everytime I pee I liderally scream, feel like I am being cut with knife. Is there anything I can do that might work. I have used water bottle when peeing not working.…
Survival rate
What's the longest post treatment survival? Just curious--I am one year, six months and well.
LAST WEEK OF RADATION
This my last week of radation. Done 2 round of chemo and going on my 6 week of radation. The doctor assistant says they dont check see if the cancer gone away until 3 months from now does that sound right? The radiation doctors say the chemo doctor order a pet scan or ct until about 12 wk afterward. Also going in my 6 wks…
Laz is NED!!!
I just got my PET Scan result and it shows no cancer activity now anywhere, including that seminal vesicle that looked abnormal on the CT. So after almost 10 months os treatment and fear I'm considered NED. I'm very relieved. Thank you so much for all of you. Could not do it without you. Wanna dedicate my happiness to…
Symptoms for 2 years but didn't know they were symptoms
About two years ago, I noticed, what looked to be skin tags on the outside of my anus. Didn't think anything of them. They didn't hurt and I'd read that tags there do happen. I also started to get itching in the area, which was odd to me but it only happened once in awhile and once I gave it a quick scratch, it would go…
Has anyone had colo-anal anastomosis surgery and a colostomy reversal?
I needed a colostomy for my anal cancer because of a fistula between my vagina and rectum. Now that my treatments are over and the cancer is gone, my colorectal surgeon believes she can reverse the colostomy. I will get a temporary ileostomy and she will do a colo-anal anastomosis at the same time, then after 2 months, she…

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