Sedona's Journey with Anal Cancer

My Grandfather lived 3 years from diagnosis to death. It took me 3 years from the time of my diagnosis to make it to the SURVIVOR'S LIST!

Early stage, fast moving cancer. Every biopsy, every month, more cancer, more surgery.

I was given a 90% chance of CURE by submitting to chemo w/port in chest and a lot of radiation. It was worth it!

Chemo is tuff but it worked! I was told I would loose my hair but I did not!

Radiation like I had is painless at the time. However your skin in the area that is radiated is like a sunburn that does not go away. Radiation is easier than Chemo by far.

I recovered from my treatment and I celebrated making it to the survivor's list and I have been there for the last 3 years!

I had the BEST surgeon. If you want a second opinion go see Dr. Elizabeth McConnell @ McConnell Colorectal Clinic in Phoenix, Az[phone number redacted]. Thanks to her, the quality of life I have is substantially better. She did in 1 surgery, what it was going to take 2 other doctors to do, with much less recovery to me as well. I will always be grateful to Dr. McConnell

I had to celebrate! A great report from my last colonoscopy. Savor every triumph and celebrate it!!