Just a Quick Update

geneviasue
geneviasue Member Posts: 89
in Anal Cancer #1

Hello everyone,

I just thought I would give a quick update on my recovery. I'm 6 weeks post treatment and back to work for the past 2 1/2 weeks. I'm doing well..skin is easy to irritate but overall doing good. I'm not on any meds at this point including no Imodium and seem to be what appears to be normal other than the still no dairy and I learned this weekend, no fried eggs. I have weak spells but they pass quickly and I rest when I feel I need it. I spoke with a urologist today because of my urethrea issue and she told me everything is ok and I have nothing major to worry about. The problem is tight muscles and sensitive genital skin which should improve over time. She has scheduled me for some pelvic floor physical therapy which should bring me back to normal over time. She told me to not use Aquaphor at this point but to convert to pressed coconut oil. She said it was far better for skin rejuvenation and moisture recovery.

I'm very grateful to say the least and praying for those of you still active in the process. I have my first biopsy/colonoscopy on Feb 8th. I'll update again then.

Much love..Gigi

 

 

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  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #2
    Hi Gigi!

    It sounds like you're doing great!  I'm so happy to hear that!  All of your issues will improve with time, as did mine.  Take care and keep us updated now and then!

  • Lorikat
    Lorikat Member Posts: 681 Member
    #3
    Yeah! Glad to hear it!
    Yeah! Glad to hear it!
  • eihtak
    eihtak Member Posts: 1,473 Member
    #4
    Gigi...

    Thats great! Always encouraging to hear good news. Keep moving forward.

  • Marynb
    Marynb Member Posts: 1,118
    #5
    Gigi
    I am so glad that you are doing well. God is good! You handled this with dignity and grace. I pray for your coninuted good health. God Bless you!
  • pializ
    pializ Member Posts: 508 Member
    #6
    update

    Hi Gigi! 

    So good to hear of your recovery! For those of us still und3rgoing treatmentit is fantastic & reassuring to hear!

    You have done so well & it s remarkable that you are qlreadyvbafk in work.

    I am almost at the end of treatment & looking forward to the day I can dres as me qnd have my hair in ywuwo st6le & colour. Nnot been able to tolerate dairy either I wonder if that will change?

    I look forward to your next update!

     

    Good luck for 8th February

     

     

     

    Much love,Liz x

  • pializ
    pializ Member Posts: 508 Member
    #7
    update

    Hi Gigi! 

    So good to hear of your recovery! For those of us still und3rgoing treatmentit is fantastic & reassuring to hear!

    You have done so well & it s remarkable that you are qlreadyvbafk in work.

    I am almost at the end of treatment & looking forward to the day I can dres as me qnd have my hair in ywuwo st6le & colour. Nnot been able to tolerate dairy either I wonder if that will change?

    I look forward to your next update!

     

    Good luck for 8th February

     

     

     

    Much love,Liz x

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