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Name:
Lily (stargazerlily17)

Member Since:
November 8, 2007

Instant messaging:
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Location:
Maine

Type of Cancer:
Anal Cancer

Diagnosis Date:
12-06

Stage of Cancer:
Stage 2

Tumor Size:
03

Grade of Tumor:
Grade 3

Lymph Node Involvement:
No

Radiation:
yes

Chemotherapy:
Fluorouracil

Profile:
Cancer Survivor

What I Hate Most About Cancer:
whats NOT to hate LOL

What I Have Learned From Cancer:
Carefully interview prospective rad/onc physicians, make sure you're on the same page before allowing him/her to begin treatment. Never stop asking questions and do your homework and research your type of cancer, and the facility where your treatment will be administered. Don't take it for granted that your doctor is up on the latest treatments available.

Things My Supporters Can Do To Help:
pray

Cancer Symptoms:

vaginal dryness 9 mos pre-dx
vaginal/rectal pressure 1 mo pre-dx
change in bowel habits 3 mos pre-dx
rectal bleeding 2 weeks pre-dx

Radiation Description, Dates & Side Effects:

Dec 06 to Feb 07

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects:

Dec 06 and Feb 07

User Information

Biography

Hello from vacationland. I was diagnosed Dec06 with invasive squamous cell CA of the anal canal SII TII. My treatment consisted of 34 grueling and barbaric radiation treatments that burned the skin off my entire pubic/perineal area along with 2 rounds of 5fu/mitomycin c. I am 15 months cancer free, YIPEE! Unfortunately I have progressive and permanent damage to my entire perineal area, something called vascular obliteration and suffer from painful gluts, groin and upper leg muscles along with other “issues”, however I feel blessed that I continue to remain free from this beast called cancer. Trying to connect with others who have the same or similar diagnosis has proven to be a lesson in futility. I have learned so much during my journey and I am willing to share all I learned with others just setting off on their journey through cancer treatment and recovery. Lily

Cancer Symptoms

vaginal dryness 9 mos pre-dx
vaginal/rectal pressure 1 mo pre-dx
change in bowel habits 3 mos pre-dx
rectal bleeding 2 weeks pre-dx

Radiation Description, Dates & Side Effects

Dec 06 to Feb 07

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

Dec 06 and Feb 07

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