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I'm sorry you have gotten this news, but glad you are in good hands!  Welcome to this group.  Please let us help you in answering any questions you might have.  We have all been there, done that!  You will get through this.  I know it seems daunting right now, but you can do it!  Let us know if you need any information--we're here to help you.  I wish you all the very best!

Martha

Hi, It is always so sad to welcome another to this family of ours, yet I am also so happy that we are here for each other when the need is there. Many people here were initially seen for what was suspected to be hemorrhoid issues and then eventually diagnosed with anal cancer. It is good you have an acurate diagnosis and will begin treatment soon. It won't be long and this will be a thing of the past, and know that we will be with you as questions arise and you move forward. It is scary, I know, but for me I felt better once actually starting treatment and doing something to fight this. (6 1/2 years ago) I hope that knowing you are not alone will help to ease just a bit of your anxiety too....I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you move ahead.

katheryn

i am so sorry that you have to endure this but know you are not alone. 

Tyndra

Mollymaude said:

Froggy

You sound like you are doing great considering where you are at in treatment! So glad to see you have the energy and gumption to post during the last of this. I remember you have a long ride to and from treatment and that your husband has his own health issues - I am hoping that part is going ok too.

I am doing pretty good except being tired all of the time. The diarrhea is under control(crossing fingers) at the moment. I have only lost 10 lbs, which that wouldn't have been too bad if I lost more than that. . Hopefully I won't have anything worse than I already do in the next 2 weeks. 

My hubby is doing fair. we are getting behind on cleaning and yard work, but that is ok. It will still be there when we get to feeling better. 

Wellzen said:

Thank you Froggy32. I am

Thank you Froggy32. I am sorry you are going through this. You are doing so well. You definitely picked up my spirts. Some of the posts I have read did not.  Love the tip about a small purse. I have one I will have to use. I have a few skirts too......would be nice not to have to change into gown. Already have my Imodium. I hope you and your. Husband continue to do well..

I am glad to help if I can. Everyone on here have been very helpful to me. Another good tip I got was to stock up on baby wipes to use instead of tp, because the radiation will make you very tender and sore. Also make sure you don't have any lotions or cream on your body before your radiation, because it will burn you more. My dr gave me some lotion with lidocaine in it for use after. It helps a lot. 

It was so much trouble getting changed every time into a hospital gown. I had to run the tubing from the chemo bag through sleeves and stuff. Now I just go in and done. I also carry a small pair of slipper socks,(with the tread on the bottom) and leave my shoes in the locker with my bag.. hope your treatments go okay. 

I am joining in the same fight.  I start Wednesday with chemo and radiation.  I thought I had a swollen hemorroid and ended up being Squamous cell carcinoma.  Then they discover that there is a small cell carcinoma (also found in lung cancer) with the Squamous cell.  I have had a PET-CT and it has not metastisized, but amn having a MRI tomorrow for the brain I guess.  My chemo will go for three days with a 21-day break between treatments.  I do that for four sessions along with daily sessions of radiation for six weeks.  I hope this seems like the standard care for this.  I'm in Alaska, so there aren't a lot of options.

You are right about getting behind on everything during treatment but like you say it will still be there when you get to feeling better and can get caught up. I found the cancer taught me to prioritize (if I only have enough energy for two stores which ones do I go to, do I really need to make that trip to Walmart, etc)