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BiographyHello 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 along with 2 rounds of 5fu/mitomycin c. I am 15 months cancer free, YIPEE! Unfortunately I have progressive and permanent damage due to the radiation I received, that said I feel blessed as I continue to remain free from this beast called cancer. Trying to connect with others who have the same or similar extremely rare cancer within my state 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 Symptomsvaginal dryness 9 mos pre-dx Radiation Description, Dates & Side EffectsDec 06 to Feb 07 Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side EffectsDec 06 and Feb 07 Comments: |
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Lily the above post will seem odd. I copied it from Martha mp327 as she mentioned your name as one she was talking to. I saw that she did not know how to post to you so I took it upon myself to send her words to you but it shows my name. Sorry for that but I thought you might want to look up her bio and become a supporter for her too. I think she wants to talk to all those who have a specific cancer such as yourself.
Take care. Sorry for the confusion.
Weezie
Hi Everyone—
I am feeling a bit distressed right now, as there have been two new members join this forum recently, both diagnosed with anal cancer. Their intros have appeared in the last day or two. This is an all too vivid reminder that this cancer is on the increase. I am asking that those of us in this unfortunate club bond together through this forum to help each other. Some of us are done with treatment and are in the every 3-month follow-up mode. Some of us have begun or are about to begin treatment. I feel compelled to use my experience with my diagnosis, treatment and follow-up to help others whose journey is just beginning. This is a long, tough road to go down and support means so very much. I believe we can be of tremendous help to one another.
Fifi—I hope you will continue to post, updating us on your progress.
Pita—If you should read this post, please go to your blog and do an initial post by clicking on “add post”. This will allow others to respond to you (until you post, we can not comment).
Kim & Lily—Your input and support has been so important to me, and now I ask that you pass on your knowledge and wisdom to those who are taking those first steps in this fight.
Kathy—You are a success story and we all need to hear more of that! Please keep updating us on your progress—may you continue to move forward!
If I have left anyone out, please forgive me. Everyone in our little club contributes so much. Let’s all keep supporting each other, especially those who are new to the group. Sorry if I sound too “preachy,” but I am determined to not let anyone go through this alone.
Hugs to you all—Martha
Posted on March 27, 2009 at 4:45:17 PM by Martha ( The Anal Cancer Club gains new members, 0 comments)