VickieMaus' Journey with Anal Cancer
Survivor: Anal Cancer
Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: about 9 years ago, Female, Age: 65, Stage IIIA
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Diagnosed
Oh No
Shock
Radiation and chemotherapy together
Radiation
Did not become painful until the last of my treatments.
Chemotherapy and radiation combined
Drug or Chemo Therapy
I had a pic line which interferred with showers. I think I may have slept up to 21 hours a day.
Side Effects
I had many of the common side effects durring treatment. I am 5 months out of treatment and am still trying to figure out what is happening with my body.
Celebration
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