Gemlady

Hey there! Ive been off for a while, trying to regain my energy! The HBOT helped immensely with the fissures , although it took a very long while after the treatment. Nothing with us is immediate! Anyway they come and go now about once a week so I can deal with that. I celebrated 2 years NED back in October and started Livestrong a few weeks ago. How are you doing?

I had Anal Cancer,Squamous Cell . Finished active treatment in Feb. 2013. Have testing done in March of 2015. then will be 2 yrs Cancer Free. I pray that things get better for you.

"You're lucky you're breathing"? That doc has a heck of a bedside manner! Anyway, welcome to What Next. There are lots of great people here. If you have any questions, please use the question tab above -- that way the entire network will have access & you'll get a quicker response. Likewise, please feel free to browse questions, as your experiences might help other WhatNexters. I'm glad you found us but sorry for the circumstances that led you here. Wishing you all the best!

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

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Welcome, Gemlady.
I had a similar diagnosis on 9 Jan. 2013 - stage III-B w/ metastasis to bilateral inguinal nodes. But I'm here and doing well, all things considered! I had an incomplete response to my chemo & radiation, & needed a permanent colostomy about 13 months ago. [It's really been nothing more than an adjustment - just like marriage, childbirth, divorce. I'm very thankful to have it, or I wouldn't be here!]
Life is good. Different, but still good. I'm continue to have side effects from my chemo & radiation, but am discovering new ways to cope with them.
Sorry about the experience with your doctor. You have a right to be treated with dignity, & shouldn't hesitate to call out a medical practitioner for such atrocious treatment. I would suggest recapping this incident in writing, & reporting it to appropriate authorities - hospital / clinic administrator or chief of staff, medical society, etc.
Good luck. You'll get through this, & you'll do well!

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