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sandlynn
sandlynn CSN Member Posts: 5 Member
in Anal Cancer #1

Hello: Just discovered this website and I wanted to join. I was just recently diagnosed with anal cancer and now am going to have more imaging and hopefully in about 2 weeks I will start with my treatments which will include chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Looking for others who have experience with this and have suggestions and/or tips as I begin.

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  • sandlynn
    sandlynn CSN Member Posts: 5 Member
    #2

    Today I met with a nurse at the local cancer center and she did some teaching and explained about the chemotherapy. This afternoon I have the CT simulation. Next Tuesday the port goes in and it sounds like treatments will begin on Nov. 17th. It is so overwhelming, especially when they go over the side-effects. The journey will soon start. Guess I am ready to begin.

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    sandlynn CSN Member Posts: 5 Member
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    I had the port put in yesterday and am a little sore today. Tomorrow I see a nurse practitioner at our cancer center for a check up. On Monday I begin treatment with chemo and radiation. I am a little nervous about side effects. I do know God is with me throughout this journey.

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