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Anal Cancer

Archives for February 2016

My Visit with the New Oncologist and Update
As you all know, I was scheduled to meet the oncologist who took over my case due to the death of my doctor back in December. I saw her on the 25th. and I like her very much. She seemed familiar with my case history, so she had obviously done some homework prior to my arrival. She is very young, but I see that as a good…
Any ideas?
I am about 4 months post treatment. About a week ago I noticed and felt some small bumps in my rectal area. My wife said they looked looked like pimples or small boils. Any thoughts? Steve
New Hope for Anal Cancer Patients
Please check this out! http://www.onclive.com/onclive-tv/dr-eng-on-emerging-agents-for-treatment-of-anal-cancer
Problem with Port
When I went for my bi-weekly Erbitux infusion yesterday, the nurses couldn't access my port - no flush and no return. I've had a lot of trouble with the port in the past but we've nearly always got it to work eventually. My oncology nurse and her supervisor said that the port was broken and because of its positioning they…
Long time survivor
I thought I would share something from another forum. Someone has recently joined or at least recently started posting. She is 26 years out of treatment!!!!!! Not without her problems due to treatment, but 26 years!!!!! Thought you'd like to know Liz
Just beginning
Tuesday I finally saw a GI for what I thought was a fissure. She felt a mass and ordered a colonoscopy for Wednesday. Today is Thursday and her office called to see me tomorrow morning. I'm very scared. I'm 63,female who has had ibs symptoms for a couple of years. Just dealt with it until an extended period of constipation…
Treatment is over-am I cancer free
I finally finished my treatment-2 weeks post radiation...now I find my self wondering if the cancer is gone (stage 2 no mets no nodes). I guess I just have to wait ?
More side effects of cancer therapy of which to be aware.
"Heart doctor uses cancer battle to fight for her patients" - http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/heart-doctor-uses-cancer-battle-to-fight-for-her-patients/ar-BBprhLJ Dr Sabaliauskas is a cardiologist who started a cardio-oncology program at her hospital to evaluate heart problems prior to cancer treatment and then follows up…
Gas and pain
The Gas i have. Is very painfull. I haven't started treatment but any one every had gas and crampes really bad and the pain in my back is terriable its going done my legs. And i know that feeling like have to go is part of it. But the pain is terriable im crying and scaring . its making me sick. Is this normal.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day! May life surround you with people who adore you and appreciate your love. Laz
Bleeding in center of 2012 treatment area
I had some unexplained bleeding right around New Year's Eve, my surgeon said it appears right in the center of the old treatment area it may have been bleeding. He said the same thing during one appointment, then 3 months later. He also said I have 2 internal hemorrhoids and 1 external hemorrhoid. He plans to do an…
Hey everyone
Hi Guys, It's been a long time. I was expecting to write a "6 month NED" post on here this week, but unfortunately on my mum's PET scan they found a micro hot spot on her operation site. For anyone who doesn't know, she was diagnosed nearly 2 years ago with t1/no/mo anal cancer and unfortunately her treatment didn't work,…
Hair lost
I havent started treatment yet and you guys have been get helping me. One question did any of you guys lose your hair on the head i was just wondering.
Body fuilds
I had read when doing chemo that you should take caution that your body fuilds shouldnt touch others like get sick and even kissing. I was wandering because i have my gran baby who lives with me and other gran children i sure dont want to hurt them.your if they take a drink from my glass. Please help.
Martha (mp327) you are an Angel!
I wanted to express my appreciation to you for staying on the board and putting in such a great effort to advise and comfort for other members here. Almost 3 years ago it was a member with anal cancer who brought me to this forum. Turned out I had rectal cancer, but I revisit this forum to check how I can still contribute…
can this cancer spread quick
I was diagnois in dec and had my test done by the first week of jan. Now they found a spot in the gion so they are doing an other mri can it spread that fast.
Im scared
Im going to start treatment in a week. My health isnt good to start with how well radiation and chemo. Affect my other issues like i have ibm and cronic pain all the time. Whats the long term issues.
Erbitux
I got my second dose of Erbitux Friday and so far so good. I usually react very badly to chemos - mucho diarrhea and vomiting and even heart spasms from 5-FU, so I was a bit apprehensive even though they told me the worst side effect is a rash. I was good for about 10 days then woke up with about five or six of those…
possible recurrence
Hello I had anal cancer in 2011 and did the chemo/radiation treatment. Everything has been ok except for the incontinence and leakage I have permantly. My doctor always told me he had never seen it come back after three years. Anyways I just had my scope done yesteday and she the new Dr (mine retired) :( thought she felt…
Good for today.....and thats ok!
Hi everyone, For those who don't know me...... (I was initially dx with Stage 3 anal cancer in 1-2011 and treated with chemo/rad and what was meant to be reversable ostomy surgery but due to excess scaring the ostomy became permanent. In 3-2012 I was dx with a rare breast cancer (unrelated to the anal ca) and treated with…

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