Ugh!

Time for a procto exam. I believe that speaks for itself...ugh!

See you on the flip side :)

January 8, 2015 at 8:28AM PST (12 comments)

4 people threw a punch at your cancer.

Danean, Danean sent you a prayer.

10 people sent you a hug.

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Have Fun! JK...

Keep on being sassy, you'll go far!

Yuck! Good luck and it will be over soon ... ;)

That doesn't sound like fun! Here's to GREAT results!

Had mine today!
All looked well except a little skin tag that's been irritating.. Hopefully all is well with you too!
Sara

I have always wondered...what kind of person decides to become a colorectal doctor? I can understand obstetrician (all those cute babies), surgeons, etc... but a butt doctor? Thank the Lord for them, but you gotta wonder.... just thought I would lighten the mood.

Great!😄😄👍😳. Lol. It's not bad......know all will be fine!!😊😀😊😀😊😀😊😀😘😘😘

Let's hope you don't "chase your tail", like I just did, LOL. May it be perfect!

:( May all go well for you, my sweet friend! Hugs!

And of course, some smart arse (no pun intended) will come-along and say, "Did you stay up last night and study for your exam?"
Tell that Squamous to go away and stay away. Good luck on your exam.
MGBY,
John

Hi, Michelle. An entry in Wiki under DRE: "Due to the taboos surrounding the anus, and the potential for discomfort and embarrassment, the rectal exam is a common comedic device." And, here I thought I had a fairly good sense of humor. Apparently not. I'm with you: UGH!!

I wish more primary care docs and gyns would do regular DREs. Might detect more cases of anal cancer in the early stages.

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Vital Info

Name: Michele (ihavebuttwhat)

Blog: Posts

Member Since: October 3, 2011

Website: Click Here

Birthday: January 31, 1963

Profile: Cancer Fighter

Cancer Info

Type of Cancer: Anal Cancer

Medical Term for the Type of Cancer: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the anus

Diagnosis Date: February 5, 2010

Stage of Cancer: Stage 4

Tumor Size: 2.1 - 3.0 cm

Grade of Tumor: Grade 3

Lymph Node Involvement: No

Radiation: Radiation Therapy

Chemotherapy: Cisplatin (Platinol, Platinol-AQ), Fluorouracil (5-FU), Mitomycin

Fundraising Goal: As much as possible

Money Raised: Proceeds from my published blog donated monthly

What I Hate Most About Cancer: It is a thief

What I Have Learned From Cancer: You have to live every day of your life and stay positive :)

Things My Supporters Can Do To Help: Donate $$ to the anal cancer foundation. Raising awareness saves lives!

Cancer Drugs Positives & Negatives: Is there anything good about poison?

Metastasized? Where?: Bone, lung recurrence 9/20/2012

Cancer Center: Cancer Center of Kansas, MD Anderson

Tips for others on how to deal with the physical side effects of chemo/cancer: Bland diet, sitz baths, take your drugs...nobody gets extra credit for suffering.

Tips for others on how to deal with the mental struggles of chemo/cancer: Talk, talk, talk to somebody. I chose to write.

End of Treatment Date: April 20, 2010

NED Date: September 20, 2010

Anal Cancer symptoms: Rectal bleeding, itching, sciatic pain. (thought my hemorhoid was acting up)

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects: Laminectomy and tumor removal of the metestatic sacral tumor. This was done microscopically (with a small spoon). Nov 2012 Wedge resection right lower lobe via thoracotomy.

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects: 2 rounds, 96 hours each week 1 and week 5 during radiation of 5-FU. Mytomycin-C first round only. Hairloss, nausea, vomiting, 30 pounds of weight loss. Recurrence 2013- 4 rounds of Cisplatin with 46 hours of 5-FU with each round.

Radiation or Proton Therapy Description, Dates & Side Effects: 7 weeks, 7 sites. I suffered severe burns to the groin/perineum (hyper response) Hospitalized for 2 weeks blood tranfusion, pain control and burn care. 2013- 2 weeks intensified beam radiation right lung hilar node region

Fundraising Description: My blog has been published and proceeds go to The HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation. http://tinyurl.com/72bjjfp