first ultrasound scope since treaments

teacherofkids
teacherofkids Member Posts: 14
edited March 2014 in Anal Cancer #1
Hi All, I am going for my first 3month ultrasound scope since my treatments for stage 3B anal cancer. I am seeing Dr. Wong at Sloan Kettering in NY. I am still very sore in the anal area after bowel movements and he won't put me out for it. I am very worried about the pain I may feel during the soope. How bad was it for other survivors? He will numb the area and give me some pain meds but I am even worried about doing the enimas. OUCH!

Comments

  • lizdeli
    lizdeli Member Posts: 569 Member
    #2
    First scope
    I dreaded it as well. I didn't have any pain meds or numbing of the area. Honestly, it didn't hurt that much at all. It was much better than I thought. I was surprised myself, but relieved. I've had another since then and the same results. Not pleasant, but not painful at all.

    Wishing you the same. Good luck and we anxiously await your great results!
    Liz
  • z
    z Member Posts: 1,414 Member
    #3
    lizdeli said:

    First scope
    I dreaded it as well. I didn't have any pain meds or numbing of the area. Honestly, it didn't hurt that much at all. It was much better than I thought. I was surprised myself, but relieved. I've had another since then and the same results. Not pleasant, but not painful at all.

    Wishing you the same. Good luck and we anxiously await your great results!
    Liz

    TeacherofKids
    Hi, I had post tx exams, but the 1st one was 3 months later and I had a biopsy and hemroidectomy, so I had to be put under. My rad did a dre a month after that, which was painful, I shouldn't have let him do that, and he should have known better. My onc and colo-rectol didn't think he should have done that either. I am not going back to the rad, just the onc and colo. They alternate every 3 months I see one of them. It sounds like since you'll be numb and have pain meds you shouldn't feel anything. If you've never been numbed down there, just know you won't know if anything is passing through. They will give you pads to wear home. After I was numbed for surgery and later that day went to walgreens I had no idea that anything was passing through. Of course I had pads on. It sounds like your dr is taking the steps to ensure you won't feel pain. I wish you well. Lori
  • z810840b
    z810840b Member Posts: 207 Member
    #4
    I have been going for scopes
    I have been going for scopes every three months for almost 2 yrs.My colo-rectal Dr. always puts me out. Why not? It seems cruel not to....alyse
  • pjjenkins
    pjjenkins Member Posts: 173
    #5
    My next scope is next Wed.
    And I have not found them too bad. I do have one doozy of a hemorrhoid (at least I think it is) - external - but the enemas/scope don't bother it much. If I say "ouch" he apologizes and tells me he is almost done- and he is. My first one post treatment was Aug. 2008 - about 6 months after.

    Mostly I just find them awkward... more ego-bruising than actually painful. And I am (so far) always very relieved to hear him say everything looks okay.

    Hang in, my friend!

    Priscilla
  • lizdeli
    lizdeli Member Posts: 569 Member
    #6
    pjjenkins said:

    My next scope is next Wed.
    And I have not found them too bad. I do have one doozy of a hemorrhoid (at least I think it is) - external - but the enemas/scope don't bother it much. If I say "ouch" he apologizes and tells me he is almost done- and he is. My first one post treatment was Aug. 2008 - about 6 months after.

    Mostly I just find them awkward... more ego-bruising than actually painful. And I am (so far) always very relieved to hear him say everything looks okay.

    Hang in, my friend!

    Priscilla

    Follow up tests
    Priscilla and Teachersofkids,
    I'm reading through the posts and looks like you both may have had your recent follow ups. Hope all is well and you both received good news. Sorry if I missed the updates in other posts.

    Liz
  • pjjenkins
    pjjenkins Member Posts: 173
    #7
    lizdeli said:

    Follow up tests
    Priscilla and Teachersofkids,
    I'm reading through the posts and looks like you both may have had your recent follow ups. Hope all is well and you both received good news. Sorry if I missed the updates in other posts.

    Liz

    I am very relieved and feeling oh so fortunate. I wish I could pass this on to everyone here.
    Priscilla
  • lizdeli
    lizdeli Member Posts: 569 Member
    #8
    pjjenkins said:

    I am very relieved and feeling oh so fortunate. I wish I could pass this on to everyone here.
    Priscilla

    Great news Priscilla
    NED the sweets 3 letters we've ever heard. I am happy and relived for you.
    May you continue to be blessed with good news.
    Liz
  • z
    z Member Posts: 1,414 Member
    #9
    pjjenkins said:

    I am very relieved and feeling oh so fortunate. I wish I could pass this on to everyone here.
    Priscilla

    priscilla
    Hi Priscilla,

    Great news with the NED! I love those letters. I wish you well. Lori

Discussion Boards