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Anal Cancer
Archives for February 2022
Discussion List
Considering Refusing 2nd Round of Chemo
Well, I'm at the end of week 2 of Nigro Protocol, and mucositis has really set in. In the 8 days I've had it, I've lost 6 lbs. It's getting pretty unbearable. Holding a mouthful of lidocaine gel for several minutes and then spitting it out allows me just enough time to choke down some broth, protein shake, creamed potato,…
Anyone develop diverticulitis after treatment?
Sorry if off-topic but I'm 2 1/2 years out of treatment for AC doing the Nigro. Doing great, blood counts finally getting in the normal ranges and I've finally notice a huge improvement from the urgent bowel issues following treatment but I've been getting bad flare ups of Diverticulitis in my sigmoid colon. My colorectal…
pain , anxiety, broths, drug trials: surviving anal cancer
hi fellow cancer fighters! a few posts mention anxiety after diagnosis ... I suffered intense anxiety too, worsened by the pandemic for sure. my docs/nurses were ok , not great, with this. if the diagnosis makes you panicky, make sure you bring a companion/advocate to all appointments, in case you have strong emotional…
Help with Radiation burn
Hey all. I’m new here. I’ve found a lot of helpful information but I haven’t come across what I’m looking for. Today will be my 1/2 way point (treatment 15 of 30) and the burn I have is almost unbearable at times. And this weekend I began the dreaded diarrhea. So I’m trying to figure out the right diet to help with that,…
Greetings from Kenya
Please someone to welcome me here.Am new.
Anal cancer again after 10 years
I have received a second anal cancer diagnosis 10 years after the first one. The docs say it’s not a recurrence after such a long period of time. A surgeon where I live in SC wanted to schedule a colostomy as soon as my biopsy came back positive. He didn’t even suggest seeing any oncologists before surgery. I don’t trust…
zetapup checking in for the first time
Dear fellow cancer fighters, so glad to find this discussion board about anal cancer. In this post, I am going to give you a capsule version of my experience. I'll be chiming in to other threads and posting on expanded remarks in the coming weeks. Take care everyone !!! Zetapup I am a 60 year old woman with no prior…