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Anal Cancer

Archives for June 2018

3 month post-treatment NED!
Hi everyone! I'm three months post-treatment for my Stage II anal cancer. I had a PET earlier this week and yesterday received the NED results! I can't quite believe it, but I'm pretty darn happy to say the least. The internal exams were excruciating though. Ugh. Strictures and scar tissue to both the vagina and anal…
Oral HPV cancer following anal cancer treatment
I finished the usual chemoradio regime for Stage I anal cancer mid-April. Exams by radiologist and surgeon so far are good. But I showed a spot on my gum to my dentist and he's referred me to an oral surgeon for a biopsy of what the dentist described as a lesion. My oncologist says it sounds suspicious because HPV can…
Results of PET
It's always so good to see NED when someone reports on their latest scan. It didn't happen to me though. Sigh! I haven't gone over the results with my once yet. That will happen on next week. But I pulled down my results from the patient portal and saw for myself. Looks like Mets to lung. I have scheduled a visit today for…
I meet my Oncologist tomorrow to plan the treatment
Feeling overwhelmed, scared and nervous. Radiation and chemo starts Monday.
starting radiation and chemo Monday
Feeling a little overwhelmed. I start treatment on Monday. I have the chemo pills, but not sure if I will have the infussuon first? I see the oncologist tomorrow afternoon for more information. I will have 5-1/2 weeks of treatment. stage 1 anal cancer.
Bowel Movements
So I'm 10 weeks post treatment and here's it is, my bowel movements are still "funny shaped" doctor says I'm still early in recovery and not to worry, ok they know best. I still take miralax & stool softener every night, doctors are ok with that but I think my colon shrunk from radiation! Anyone else have this issue?
Anel Cancer
I've been through all the test. I start chemo (pills) and radiation on July 2 2018. Feeling scared. Bills are coming in now. I will focus on getting better. The next 6 weeks will be tough. I visit this site almost everyday. The advice means a lot to me. Thank you. I will update as I go along this journey.
Question about cure T4,N1,M0
My father is currently undergoing treatment for T4,N1,M0 anal squamous cell carcinoma (some of this terminology is still mew to us). He just completed his week 3 of radiation olus oral chemo tablets. When discussing prognosis his doctor was first very positive of cure. Later, on the basis of his latest MRI right before…
Help please anal cancer pain
my sister was diagnosed with Anal Cancer on Monday. We are waiting for the results from her scan to see what stage it is and if it has spread. Her consultations are meeting in thursday to discuss her case. in the meantime she is in excruciating pain to the point where she is almost screaming. She is taking 10 mls of…
Going through all the pre testing.
This week is full of Doctors apptsl CT tomorrow, Friday PET scan. Then back to Oncologist. I received my chemo pills in the mail. I take them with the radiation. UGH. Reading all the side effects, well scares the crap out of me. Any advice?
It's been awhile
Hi everybody. It's been awhile since I last posted. I guess I just became adjusted to my "new normal" and my scans, etc. were good and I was busy in life, so I haven't checked in. And now... I was diagnosed with uterine cancer yesterday. It's all very new right now so I have many more questions than answers. During anal…
Surgeon Appt
I'm 9 weeks post treatment, met with my surgeon he checked the tumor which shrunk a lot! He still feels a ridge and in 3 weeks will do a mini colonoscopy to biopsy the spot he wants to make sure it's scar tissue, not a new cancer either way I'm glad he's not waiting. I thank God gor healing me and trust he will keep on…
Any advice on how to prepare my body for treatmen
I will be starting chemo and radiation soon. Is there anything I can do to prepare for this.
Baths during Treatments
I was told by the radiotherapy nurse that I couldn't take baths during treatment, but I don't see any prohibition on some of the other cancer sites, including MSKCC's. I love taking baths and I would assume they would help relieve burning and itching if they were short. Does anyone have any information or experience, bad…
Avoiding types of food?
For those that have been thrugh the radiation tratment do certain foods cause more mucous or stomach issues? 5 months post-treatment here and would love to stop wearing panty liners. I find certain days much better than others but have not been able to specifically determine what foods are the culprit. I am sure chips and…
Does Chemo-Radiation Increase Chance of Fistula?
I don't currently have a fistula. Vaginal wall intact. Will be starting chemo-radiation in about 6 weeks. Does chemo-radiation increase the chance of developing a fistuala? Perhaps by further thinning/damaging the wall separating anal canal and vagina? That's where my tumor is located - front side of anal canal, invading…
Anyone have to take the chemo pills? Do they make you sic? I will be taking them when I start radita
I meet my Oncologist tomorrow
I'm feeling very nervous, I see my Oncologist tomorrow to talk over treatment. I see the Radiation Dr. next week. I'm still feeling like I'm in shock. Overwhelimg!
How long into treatment before tumor starts shrinking?
With the 6-week chemo-radiation treatment, how many weeks into treatment does it take before the primary tumor begins to shrink? The most recent oncologist I saw told me that the tumor in anal canal would begin to shrink 1-2 weeks into treatment. Does that match what you experienced during treatment? Has anyone gone…
Post radiation nerve damage
I am 5 years out from anal cancer treatment. Experiencing feet, leg thigh, buttocks tingling and pretty substantial leg weakness walking long distances or inclines. Anyone else?
Vaginal Stenosis
Has anyone gotten through vaginal stenosis on their own?
Mom pet scan
Just a brief background my mom was initially diagnosed stage 2 in jan 2015, received standard treatment was great until feb 2017 biopsy confirmed recurrence. Apr colostomy was her only option done in May 2017, some hicups on recovery but doing great! Had her pet scan tues went for results today and NED! Don’t lose hope I…

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