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Anal Cancer

Archives for September 2015

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Watery diarrhea, sudden
I am a year out from chemo and radiation. Cancer free, according to recent biopsies, tests. Twice in the past two weeks I have had watery diarrhea...no warning. once I had met a friend for coffee and bagel, took her for a couple of errands then stopped in a small store to look at something. All of a sudden, out it rushed…
Exercise after ...
I am now 4 years post treatment, chemo and radiation. Yeah NED! Two wo years ago I tried going to the gym and exercising... After about 10 minutes in a senior yoga class could not continue. Sick to my stomach; overheated; dizzy; etc. no stamina. absolutely could not exercise... ok, fast forward two years. Rejoined the gym…
Pain in hips. buttocks, legs and groin area after radiation and chemo for anal/ rectal cancer
Hello, I am new here and not sure how this all works, but here goes. I am a rectal cancer survival of 1 yr. I have consistently experienced pain in my hips, buttocks, legs and groin area. Some days are worst than other but I hurt everyday. I get very stiff when I sit for periods of time and it hurts if I stand for too long…
DEXA Scans
For those of you who get DEXA scans, how long did you wait after radiation to have the scan. Radiation effects continue over time, but I wonder if one should wait for a yr or more after the scan to get a more accurat evaluation.
Open wound in rectum
My husband had a trans anal 3 weeks ago to remove scar tissue and a small tumor that was left after radiation/Chemo. They cut out part of the muscle. He is in alot of pain. It constantly throbs and hurts if consipated or having a bowel movement. We just found out from the Dr at his check-up that he left a small part of the…
Biopsy for follow up?
I am nearly three months out of treatment now. I had a pet scan approximately 6 weeks out of treatment that showed the lymph nodes clear and tumor had shrunk. There is still something there that could (hopefully) be scar tissue. My surgeon is planning on doing a biopsy (under anesthesia) to confirm if there's cancer left.…
Post-op NED
Hi guys, Just posting an update about my mum and also here to ask a question. My mum had a successful operation, she actually had to have two because she had bowed adhesions causing her a blockage so she needed that taken care of. She now has a colostomy bag and is looking forward to irrigating in a few months, so she'll…
Just having anxiety
Hi all My mom is 7 months out of treatment. She hasn't had any scans just exams, she is suppose to go the beginning of October she mentioned they were only scanning the pelcic area. Maybe I'm wrong but shouldn't they do a body scan for preventative care? Any input? I know all drs are different just want to make sure we are…
7 Years
Hello Everyone! Today is my 7-year post-treatment anniversary! Despite all the ups and downs of the past 7+ years, I am so glad to still be here. I want to say a big "Thank You" to everyone who has supported me on this site through the years. It means a great deal to me to know that people care and understand what it's…
Stage 4 rectal cancer w/mets to the lungs
After 2 mths of tests, my husband has been diagnosed with this. Heck back in 2011 he had a colonospsy (sp?) and did not show anything but hemroids (sp?). Then in 2014 he had the hemroids removed. Dr did not see the tumor at that time. Had trouble w/bowel movements and had another colonospsy on July 10th and found the…
Mom has Stage 3b anal cancer, very fragile to start with. Any suggestions pease?
Hello, I'm new to the board and very scared. My mom was diagnosed with stage 3b anal cancer in July 2105. She started the treatment on Monday (mytotycin & 5fu) through a picc line, radiation 5 days a week for 6-7 weeks. I am so scared because she is very fragile to begin with and I don't know if she can fight through this.…
Treatment Question. Pleae Help me.
I was diagnosed with Anal Cancer on July 7th. I am just now getting ready to start treatments. I have a question about treatment plan for 5-FU. I am being told that I will be getting 5-FU for 4 weeks straight then one week off and one more week after that. Everything I have read has lead me to believe it is given for one…

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