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Anal Cancer

Archives for June 2014

Tofu
Hi Everyone I was Barb5454 and I'm having all these computer issues with this site. So I had to change my user name. Anyway, I'm trying to lead a "cleaner" life. I was told that anal cancer was not hormorne related. I am not on a vegan diet. Do you think it would be ok to eat tofu? I'm 55 and post menopausal and I'm 1 1/2…
Laz's CT and CEA.
lp1964 Posts: 810 Joined: Jun 2013 Jun 25, 2014 - 5:01 pm Had a CT and blood test today 3 months after finishing my treatment. Everything is clear! CEA is 1.6 unchanged since January. Very relieved. Thank you for all your support and prayers. Laz * Add new comment * flag this
PET/CT Scan Results
Let me begin by thanking each and every one of you who sent me good thoughts and prayers--I was overwhelmed by your concern and kindness and I can't thank you enough! It's been a stressful 3 weeks, but how comforting it was to know that I had so many people in my corner! Thank you! I got a copy of the narrative report…
Checkup
I had my 3 1/2 year post treatment with oncologist today. He said everthing looks "perfect"!!! And I feel back to my old self ! Do not have to go back til December. So blessed for the good news!
Sad day
My beloved Meg, my little cocker spaniel, died from bladder cancer. I truly hate cancer
Hair loss
I finished my teatments 1 week ago and I still have not lost my hair. It only thinned out a little. Has any one lost their hair this late after treatment was finished? Sierra28
lungs showing activity again
hello all again! i truly appreciate all your responces when i ask a questions. well i got my cat scan results and the dr says its still all good. i should be happy right ? well im not , in fact im kinda scared. this is my 4th cat scan since i finished treatment. on my first one i had fluffy looking nodules everywhere,…
Newbie with 6 days of rad left
Hello all, I am so happy to have found this forum on CSN! I was also feeling very much alone in my plight in spite of a very loving and caring husband. It's great to find people going through the same thing that you are. I have 6 days of radiation left. I just got my 2nd fanny pack today of FU-5 (and a dose of Mitomyacin…
Smoker VS. Non-Smoker
I gave up smoking before i started my chemo and radiation because the doctor said I would have clean rich blood by doing so. I was wondering how many survivors still smoked and are NED.
Best wishes Martha
Martha, I just wanted to let you know that you are and have been in my thoughts and prayers. I'm praying for great results from your scan! I hope that knowing that others are praying for you will help to calm your fears and anxieties. Sincerely, Krissy
Heart question
Just curious....do any of you see a heart doctor for routine check ups? I have a friend who had treatment for breast cancer and then several years later was found to have extensive damage to her heart from the chemo. I did some research and it seems that Mitomycin and 5 FU both can have damaging effects on the heart. I…
not alone
Hi everyone.....I am so glad I found this website and this blog. I felt all alone with this particular cancer because it is so rare. Now after reading all these blogs about anal cancer I feel alot better emotionally and physically with all the helpful hints about dealing with the soreness. Tomorrow will be day 20 of my…
Anal cancer after partial vulvectomy
I had a partial vulvectomy about 4 yrs ago and I'm now diagnosed with anal cancer. I did my first week of chemo and radiation last week. Lost 10 lbs due to mouth sores. This is my last day of my 2nd week of radiation and I'm starting to bleed a little from where I had the partial vulvectomy. I'm supposed to do 6 weeks of…
Back on the sex wagon 4 years later....
Thank you God I have a pseudo name... My hubby died when I was 10 weeks pregnant with my son who is now 8. I was diagnosed with cancer when my son was 8 weeks old and finding a new 'friend' was not on my radar dealing with a newborn baby and a life-changing medical condition. I have not dated anyone for the last 4 years as…
Results are in
I had an appt with my medical oncologist today. Lab results were good - whew! I expressed concern about my colorectal dr wanting to do a biopsy and he said that's routine so that eased my mind a bit. He checked lymph nodes and they were normal. My medical oncologist has an excellent bedside manner and so easy to talk to.…
"Radiation therapy for cervical cancer increases risk for colorectal cancer"
I found this on the GYN board .... "Radiation therapy for cervical cancer increases risk for colorectal cancer" Apr 17, 2014 - 4:47 pm I don't know anything about cervical cancer, my focus being colorectal but this may be of import to some of you here http://medicalxpress.com/print316951313.html
half way there
I am at my half way point in my treatment plan, the medical oncologist told me yesterday my counts are of course still below normal but we are going full blown with the second mitomycin infusion next week, she said she often has to decrease the amount in her patients at this point but I am hanging tough and we will go full…
Summary of Recent Anal Cancer Forum Held in San Franciso
Please check out this website. Mary Jo Murphy attended this forum and has posted a blog about who spoke and the topics discussed. http://www.mary-jomurphy.org/cant-help-myself-blog
SCAM
Hello, I received this email this morning in my CSN private email. I am reporting but wanted everyone to be aware, I will also block the sender: Good afternoon * Inbox * Sent messages * All messages * Read message * Write new message Displaying messages 1 - 1 of 1 Participants: z and katrinakathleen katrinakathleen…
Latest CT Scan Results
I had my date with the CT machine last Thursday afternoon and, other than a little bit of contrast seeping out of the IV, it was uneventful. I had notified my friend, Dr. Mac, a radiologist where I had the scan, that I was being scanned and asked if it would be possible to get results prior to my appointment with my med…
radiation effects
hi- i am almost 6 years NED. The residual effects from radiation have been many.Two years ago i needed a new hip replacement.My hip was collapsing and it was also fractured.I tolerated the hip replacement well.Fast forward 2 years...i have trouble with my pelvic area..stiffness...achiness..Two weeks ago while playing…
Using new dilators
Just wanted to share some informatiom from my pelvic floor therapist. She suggested that I try Tantus silicone dilators. I have found them to be very comfortable. Be well.
Have you had a break in radiation treatment/
Hi, I just have 5 more radiation treatments left but I had to take a week off because of my blood counts. I am worried that the delay in finishing my last 5 radiations will cause me to fall into the 20 % of people who are not cured of this cancer. I would like to hear from anyone who has had to postpone treatments and if…
Swollen lymph glands
Did anyone have swollen lymph glands following treatment?
Does anyone drink alcohol since after their treatment?
Hi Everyone! I was Barb5454 but my account got messed up and now I have a different user name. Anyway, I'm 1 1/2 years post treatment and cancer free. Sometimes I like a beer or even a glass of rum and coke. Is this wrong? I read on the American Cancer website that alcohol and cause colon cancer. I quit eating meat so I'm…
Early menopause from radiation
I'm sure a lot of women on this board has started menopause due to the radiation. I am one of them. My issue and concern is about vaginal dryness. I also have what's called ectropion, which is the shrinking of the vulva and area due to dryness. dr said it can get worse if dont do anything about it soon. My gynaecologist…
Osteoporosis
Am post 10 months and am told that I now have osteoporosis. Wondering how many of you are now in this situation and what did you choose to do. I understand the treatment is the new disease.

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