Five years...

AZANNIE
AZANNIE Member Posts: 445 Member
in Anal Cancer #1

Five years ago this month I was diagnosed with stage 2 anal cancer - my, how time flies! Now I'm dealing with DCIS (Ductal carcinoma in situ) - it's either one end or the other. This was day 6 of radiation treatments and 29 more to go. It's still early, but so far so good (knock on wood). I smear on emu oil when I get home from radiation per my sister's recommendation who dealt with this over 10 years ago.Other than that I'm during pretty well and still able to take care of my chickens.

So for those of you going through treatment now, you'll get through it. 

Wishing everyone the best!

Ann

 

Comments

  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #2
    Ann

    Wow, 5 years!  You have weathered the storm--that is awesome!  I'm just sorry you have another thing to deal with, but you are very strong and determined and you'll get through it!  I'm glad that treatment is going well and, as always, I wish you all the best.  You will soon be crossing the finish line!  Hugs!

    Martha

  • TraceyUSA
    TraceyUSA Member Posts: 316
    #3
    CONGRATULATIONS on 5 years!

    March 14, 2013 was my last day of treatment and that's when I celebrate my "anniverary."

    Well wishes for your current treatment.

    Keep us posted.

    Tracey

  • AZANNIE
    AZANNIE Member Posts: 445 Member
    #4
    TraceyUSA said:

    CONGRATULATIONS on 5 years!

    March 14, 2013 was my last day of treatment and that's when I celebrate my "anniverary."

    Well wishes for your current treatment.

    Keep us posted.

    Tracey

    Thanks, Tracey!

    Thanks for your well wishes! I, too consider my official "anniversary" post treatment which will be June 1st. It's just strange that I'm going through treatment again for a different area about the same time as first diagnosis. Kind of deja vou' (sp). Surprised  Now I'll get to celebrate two different anniversaries. Lol!

    Ann

     

     

  • AZANNIE
    AZANNIE Member Posts: 445 Member
    #5
    mp327 said:

    Ann

    Wow, 5 years!  You have weathered the storm--that is awesome!  I'm just sorry you have another thing to deal with, but you are very strong and determined and you'll get through it!  I'm glad that treatment is going well and, as always, I wish you all the best.  You will soon be crossing the finish line!  Hugs!

    Martha

    Martha

    As usual, thanks so much for your words of encouragement!  I was hoping I wouldn't have to weather another storm - Lol! But then again, after the storm comes the rainbow...Today, I was impressed that the radiation oncologist asked about the emu oil and wanted to know if I had it with me so I'll bring it next week when I see him. He made an interesting remark saying they like to see a "little red" to make sure the radiation dosage is right. Well, we all know our radiation dose was correct since we were fried  - maybe we were overcooked? He's so much better than previous radiation oncologist. The entire staff is great. Hope I still feel that way in a few weeks - Lol! 
    The radiation "table" hasn't improved in 5 years - it's still hard.

    Ann

     

  • jcruz
    jcruz Member Posts: 379 Member
    #6
    AZANNIE said:

    Thanks, Tracey!

    Thanks for your well wishes! I, too consider my official "anniversary" post treatment which will be June 1st. It's just strange that I'm going through treatment again for a different area about the same time as first diagnosis. Kind of deja vou' (sp). Surprised  Now I'll get to celebrate two different anniversaries. Lol!

    Ann

     

     

    congratulations!!

    I hope things will go well with your other cancer treatment.  And I'm so happy that you're so close to the day you celebrate your cancer-free anniversary.  I'm with you and Tracye. My last day was Oct. 18 so that's the day I mark with something special.

    Janet

  • nonichol
    nonichol Member Posts: 170
    #7
    AZANNIE said:

    Thanks, Tracey!

    Thanks for your well wishes! I, too consider my official "anniversary" post treatment which will be June 1st. It's just strange that I'm going through treatment again for a different area about the same time as first diagnosis. Kind of deja vou' (sp). Surprised  Now I'll get to celebrate two different anniversaries. Lol!

    Ann

     

     

    Congrats

    Congrats on your last battle. Wishing you the best on your new battle.

Discussion Boards