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Anal Cancer
Archives for February 2018
Discussion List
Stage 4 anal cancer
I was diagnosed in June of 2017, did 12 fulfox treatments with my last one being January 3rd. I started radiation on Feb 8 and today was my 13th treatment, i am battling the painful anus area, i put on ointment that they recommended it helps but not totally, i do the sitz bathes they help while doing it. Just wondering if…
86 year old father finished last treatment now what to expect?
lHi everyone, These discussion boards have been so helpful in learning about symptoms to expect while my father went through treatment. Thanks for all of this helpful information. He completed his last treatment on Thursday. His last week of chemo was the week before. He's sore, tired and experiencing some nausea - all the…
Is a bioposy at 6 weeks normal?
I haven't checked in since treatment got tough! I guess I was hoping for a break, but of course I'm still worrying. I'm now 5 1/2 weeks out. I went to the doctor Monday and she did a rectal exam, then scheduled me next week for a bioposy. I asked if things were progressing normally as I still have pain with bm's and stools…
Digit test
So I am two months out from radiation. This month feels better than last digit test but not where he wants it to be yet. Is this typical? He said it's going in the right direction and really was up there for a while this time. Not sure how he remembers where I was last month. Also some blood on toilet paper after? Also…
New Member - Starting treatment Monday
Hello everyone! I've been reading the boards and getting lots of information. Thank you all for sharing! I was diagnosed with anal cancer on 1/11/18 when my surgeon biopsied my "hemorrhoid." I've had a PET scan, met with my oncologist, met with the radiation oncologist, and will start treatment this coming Monday, 2/12/18.…
Anal cancer reoccurence
I am looking for someone like me. I have been diagnosed with reoccurent squamous cell cancer of the anus. Three years ago I had radiation and 5FU and mitomycin chemotherapy. Now that it has reoccurred, I have been told I need an APR with flap reconstruction due to radiation damage. I’m looking for someone out there who…