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Anal Cancer

Archives for October 2018

118 Days Post Treatment. Anal Ulcer Pain Like Before...
Every poo itch and pain. Using Calmaseptine Cream once again for itch. Not much relief. Had Ultrasound yesterday for "spot on left kidney'...MRI 9PM Friday November 2nd. Just had a soaking bath which helps getting rid of poo other than hand-held shower device. Stinging pain and itch from Anal Ulcer...Surgeon 2 weeks ago…
Colonoscopy
When I saw my colorectal surgeon in August, she insisted that I have a colonoscopy, since it had been 5 years. She allowed me to wait until after my insurance changed on October 1st., so that I would have better benefits. Well, today was the day. Everything went fine and nothing of concern was found, even in my anal canal.…
Nerves
I had my last treatment on Aug. 14th. Now waiting for PET scan In Nov. to see if it's gone. I was stage 1. I hope it's gone...I started having lower back pain this past week. Maybe nothing but, every little pain makes me wonder.
Four biopsies since 2016!?
I finished treatment in January of 2016. A few months later I got a colonoscopy with biopsy by the original GI doctor who found my cancer. I really wasn’t impressed with this doctor as he was not aggressive about scheduling work up and referrals for my cancer and I ended up doing all that myself. He was quite young and…
Interesting New Findings in Anal Cancer Treatment
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-10/trmn-nta101918.php
Feeling undeservingly blessed...
Hi all, So I met with both my oncologist and radiation oncologist today to go over the results of my scan after radiation for a second dx of anal cancer mets to my lung. "Previously measurable disease at the level of the left hilum is not currently measurable and there are no suspicious pulmonary findings, developing…
No Weed For Me For Symptoms on Canada Legalisation Day Today...
Not interested. CBD oil did nothing for me. Interesting to watch on news...not my cup of tea!!
No Weed For Me For Symptoms on Canada Legalisation Day Today...
Not interested. CBD oil did nothing for me. Interesting to watch on nsws...not my cup if tea!!
MR STAGE: T4 N3
What does diagnosis T4 N3 mean?
5 Year Anniversary!
Hi everyone. Although I didn’t have anal cancer but I found this forum through a person in this group for which I’m forever grateful. I was diagnosed in May of 2013 with Stage 2-3 rectal cancer and went through of 9 months of radiation, chemo, surgery and more chemo treatment. I count my NED from the day they removed my…
3 Month Scan Bad News...
Results and exam today with Radiologist and Onocolgist. Large Tumour gone. No mastastis. But concern on fissure growth is larger and kidney issue. Need to see Surgeon and MRI and Ultrasound for Kidney. 50/50 results after 45 days of Radiation and 2 weeks of Chemo. Doctors say "Cancer is a Stubborn Disease". OttawaMarc
Any thoughts on fasting for immunotherapy infusion?
Hello, I’m new to the site. 61 y/o/f. Dx Was 10/15. 1/16 Chemoradiation to abd and pelvis 4/18 chemoradiation to lymph node found higher in abdomen 9/27 CT scan shows mets to liver. Immunotherapy to start tomorrow. Any thoughts on fasting during/around infusion time being beneficial? I think there have been studies done…
Need some advice about diahhrea
I dont post often but get on here periodically to see whats new. I am 8 years NED next month. The only issue i have had over the years is frequent bowel movements and not much warning that they are coming, but at least the stool was not loose. So it was not that big of an issue. Had between 6-8 BM’s a day. The last few…
Staying a Survivor
so what is every one doing to stay a Survivor? I had finally stopped smoking cigarettes, having sex with men that were bad for me ( ex husband of 10 years & the ex boyfriend after him), ,removed toxic people/stress ,was not a red meat eater & had got to no $$$$problems then i found out i was stage 3 & 3 lymph nodes. so…
Anal Cancer and Pain
Hi everyone. I just found this site. I've been diagnosed with stage 3b anal cancer. The unbearable pain is what sent me to the doctor. Is it just me or is it the "the norm" for anal cancer? So much pain!!! I've started with the radiation treatments to stop the bleeding I had and tomorrow I begin both the radiation and…

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