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August 22nd. Scan Results
Update: I had my CT scan on August 22nd. and it shows the area of "low attenuation" on my liver has decreased in size. Also, the pelvic lymph nodes were "not well seen" on this latest scan. I saw my med onc on August 26th. and he is keeping me in close-watch mode, so I'll be scanned again in 6 months to monitor any…
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Low Iron
My wife had Colon Rectal cancer 8 years ago. She has had all the scopes on time. The last one only had 1 polup in June of this year. Her family Dr ordered more blood test this week as a follow up to her regular check. The iron levels are really low. Is this a major cause for concern? some things I have read indicate that…
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Medi-port removal timing?
I got a call today out of the blue from a hospital surgery scheduler - she wanted to schedule me for a port removal on Tuesday. Yipes! Apparently, the oncologist's office requested it following my recent visit to her. Since I planned to schedule the follow-up CT scan and scoping/biopsy for October, I am afraid this is too…
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Great news!
Biopsy was negative for cancer! What a relief!!! Next appt in six months. I'm 3 years post treatment. Ann
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Cancer spread to breast??? (rash)
Can the anal cancer spread to the breast a few years after treatment? I had a mammogram followed by a sonogram of a dense area in the right cleavage (midline of cleavage), back in spring, 2013, following my chemo & radiation treatment. A week ago, I developed what I hoped was a poison ivy rash (from being around my…
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Post-treatment goals, fingers crossed.
After living through cancer treatment, I have achieved my first post-treatment goal: on Saturday, I got to see the new 12th Doctor land on BBC America in his TARDIS! Yes, in the past few years, I've become yet another Doctor Who fan. Better late than never... .^_^.
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2 Monrhs Since Colostomy and APR Surgery
Hello all, It has been a little over two months since I had my colostomy and Abdominoperineal Resection (took out my anus and zipped me up) Surgery. Recovery has had a few hiccups, but nothing major as it turns out. Sitting is still pretty uncomfortable, but I am assured that will get better each week and eventually won't…
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Changing Drs so Mad right now
Oh my gosh I'm so mad right now..Ok so I forgave my internal medicine dr because he missed diagnosed me. He thought he was treating a hemmrhoid but it was cancer. So I have been on antidepressants because the chemo caused me to go into depression, so I thought. I was on Celexa and Lamictal. I had my blood levels taken…
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When to expect improvements?
I finished treatment on July 8th for stage 2 squamous cell carcinoma (anal canal lesion, tumor began erupting through my skin while awaiting the surgery date, and local lymph nodes effected). I naively thought that after a few weeks, I would start feeling a lot better. But. alas, no. I'm weak and have lost more weight…
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Anal/Rectal HPV squamous cell symptoms? Signs? Detection?
Hi, I have yet to be seen but hoping to find out from those who have had rectal or anal squamous cells how they were screened? Where did you go? Can the ER do any of the testing or does it require a specific field of doctor(s)? Signs and symptoms? I was diagnosed with cervical displaysia level 4, 2 years ago. I had no idea…
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Vaginal Bleeding
Hello friends ... has anyone had spotting and vaginal bleeding post radiation therapy? Specifically those who are post menopausal. i've had little brown spotting and when I used dilator had bright red bleeding, no pain. Anyone every have this issue? I'm 3.5 year out from treatment and 4 years since last menstral cycle.…
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Another exam
I had an exam under anesthesia this morning. The dr said everything looked fine. He took a biopsy so hopefully the biopsy is negative. Even though everyone was nice at the Surgery Center, I'm glad this is over with. Whew! Ann
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aftercare after removal of perianal squamous cell carcinoma in situ
I have had it excised a few days ago and to say that I'm in pain would be an understatement. I am finding it very difficult particularly having a bowel movement. I'm taking pain relief, antibiotics as instructed but the pain is unbearable. I'm told not to bathe but can rinse off in the shower. I'm sitting on an ice pack…
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Stage IV need advise tonight
Hi Pals - I have a hilar node in my RUL & a nodule in the RUL. The thoracic surgeon said he can remove both. I am on the OR schedule. My oncologist says that she recommends my geting chemo rather than surgery at this time The regimen would be 2 rounds of 5FU & cisplatin ea. 28 das. apart. Then do a PET. See the response.…
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how do you know if cancer is spread to lymph nodes?
Hi, I've posted here before that I have a perianal squamous cell carcinoma in situ as diagnosed recently by biopsy, Today my doctor said I have a T1 cancer with no spread to anywhere else as shown on my mri and ct scan. He never mentioned nodes though, I'm wondering how a doctor knows if it's in the nodes? Does the scan…
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CT results
Had CT yesterday. everything looks good! Like many of us here, I was sooooo worried it came back which usually the really bad worrying starts a week before scan. Had my CT at 1:30, met with oncologist at 2 for results. Doctor has scheduled next CT scan for a year from now. WOW, kinda great, kinda scary. I was diagnosed…
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Good news and hope for all
Dear friends ... Just had 3 plus years follow up ... Labs and CT scan "free of disease". And check this out ... Labs at 12 noon, CT at 130p, saw oncologist at 4p and had all the good news before I left the cancer institute at 5p! and my next follow up scheduled . I had c scope in May so no visit with colorectal surgeon.…
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Good Info to Have When Considering Clinical Trials
The following is an article that appeared in the newsletter I receive from my local hospital--Northside. It discusses the purpose for clinical trials, with which I think we are already familiar. However, I thought the suggested questions to ask if someone is considering a clinical trial were good and worth sharing. Testing…