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lowens

Phoebesnow said:

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Hi, 

 

Sorry to hear of your diagnosis.

 

There is a book that I downloaded for free by Theresa Mayhew.  It really helped me to prepare.  

 

Feel free to come here with any questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thank you, Phoebesnow, for sharing the "book" info; I google the name, of course, because that is what I always do; all I could find was the following: 

*Kicking Cancer in the Butt - Thriving in Spite of Anal Cancer.  A personal statement by Theresa Mayhew, a companion anal cancer fighter, who lost her  battle in 2011. 

If you can find this online again, I would love to have the link.

mp327

lowens said:

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Thank you, Phoebesnow, for sharing the "book" info; I google the name, of course, because that is what I always do; all I could find was the following: 

*Kicking Cancer in the Butt - Thriving in Spite of Anal Cancer.  A personal statement by Theresa Mayhew, a companion anal cancer fighter, who lost her  battle in 2011. 

If you can find this online again, I would love to have the link.

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This book used to be available through Amazon and perhaps still is.  Theresa's book is very informative.  I met her through a cancer blog and became friends with her.  She included in the book many suggestions submitted to her by anal cancer survivors--what worked for them.  Anyone who wants this book and cannot find it, please let me know.  I may be able to help.

lowens

Phoebesnow said:

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Hi, 

 

Sorry to hear of your diagnosis.

 

There is a book that I downloaded for free by Theresa Mayhew.  It really helped me to prepare.  

 

Feel free to come here with any questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Still no luck; I would love your help.

Lisa

mp327

lowens said:

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Still no luck; I would love your help.

Lisa

lowens

I'll see if I can find out how you can get a copy.  Give me some time.

mp327

lowens said:

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Still no luck; I would love your help.

Lisa

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lowens and for anyone else who is interested, try this link to Amazon.com for Theresa Mayhew's book as mentioned above.

http://www.amazon.com/Kicking-Cancer-Butt-Thriving-Spite/dp/1453813233

nicotianna

coolwater911 said:

Thank You All

I was not specifically told a stage, but I read it on a report.  I am also trying to finish a degree (Senior Year), but suddenly I find it very difficult to concentrate on school work.  And, then there is regular work, but luckily I have plenty of sick time if needed after twenty years there.  I'll have a month off from school if I can get through the next two weeks.  I really appreciate the kind and helpful advice of everyone, it means so much to me.  I do not have the support network that some have, only 1 family member that is close by.  This makes it difficut, because I must drive myself, and do most things alone.  People offer, but you do not want to burden others.  I will probably ask for advice from time to time, but you all just being here is a blessing.

Pam

Pam

Contact ACS to see if Road to Recovery is available in your area.  ACS volunteers p/u patients for appointments & treatments & drive them home.  I used this service & it was so helpful!  Reducing stress will aid in recovery.  This is a big stress reducer!

Try to let others help you.   Helping you is good for them too!

 

Nicotianna

 

lowens

mp327 said:

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lowens and for anyone else who is interested, try this link to Amazon.com for Theresa Mayhew's book as mentioned above.

http://www.amazon.com/Kicking-Cancer-Butt-Thriving-Spite/dp/1453813233

Book

mp357,

Thank you so much for sharing this resource. I wish I had had it when I was going through my treatment. I will share this with others for sure; hopefully that won't be needed though.

I think I will purchase this for myself still.

Lisa

mp327

lowens said:

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mp357,

Thank you so much for sharing this resource. I wish I had had it when I was going through my treatment. I will share this with others for sure; hopefully that won't be needed though.

I think I will purchase this for myself still.

Lisa

lowens

You're welcome  I hope it will provide you and others with helpful information.  Theresa would be very happy to know that her advice is still helping others.

Marynb

coolwater911 said:

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I have been reading the posts of so many courageous people.  I had a Mohs surgery about 7 years ago for a basal cell carcinoma, but that was nothing compared to my recent diagnosis.  I am also waiting for the results of an excised mole (hopefully no melanoma)  I was recently diagnosed with Stage 3A (luckily no spread)anal cancer, and I will begin my radiation and chemo treatment this coming Monday.  I am so frightened that I can hardly concentrate on anything else.  I have also read of the many horrible experiences with the radiation burns and side effects.  It almost makes me want to run and hide, but I know that I cannot.  I thank each of you for sharing your stories and experiences, the truth is tough, but much needed.

Coolwater911
Hi. I am glad that you decided to post here. You will get lots of support, information, love, and prayers here. Try not to get too anxious about treatment. Take one day at a time. I started treatment almost 3 yrs. ago. I can honestly say that most days, I felt pretty well,until the last week or so. I never experienced nausea, hair loss, or burns. Towards the end, I had burns that felt like a bad sunburn. I did have two times when my white blood counts got very low and the shots that they gave me made me feel like I had a bad flu for a couple of days each.

I did not need pain pills at all. The pain just wasn't that bad. I would suggest that right from the start you keep the area dry. I found creams and lotions made things worse. From what I read here, it seems to be the case.

I hope and pray that everything goes well for you. Try to rest this weekend and eat healthy food. Protein promotes healing, so eat lean proteins now and during treatment.

May God hold you in the palm of his hands! Soon,this cancer wil
be in your past!