I want to first start out by expressing thanks to the Blog For A Cure website and my "supporters" on that site. Being a member of that site makes me grateful once again that I found such a resource (which I found once I finished my treatment. I think you find things when you need them most and thank goodness I found that one by accident). I am grateful that I have people supporting me who have gone through what I have and are able to share their experiences, thoughts, ideas and support in a virtual way with me that I find almost more helpful than my doctors in many ways. I have learned so much more on BFAC than I ever thought possible. For that, I am most grateful.
That being said, I went to my new colo-rectal doc today. We moved 3 months ago from SLC, UT to Wenatchee, WA. Coincidentally my colo-rectal surgeon in SLC had a great recommendation to someone in Seattle who actually was her fellow. They know each other well so are able to share info easily. I am now going to Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. It's a bit of a drive (2 1/2 hours), but worth the trip and since there are not any colo-rectal surgeons or cancer care in Wenatchee, I have to do it. I am very happy with my new doc and again, the appointment went very well as they all have so far. Everything looked perfect (with scope this time and DRE). I am always glad when I hear that. I go back again in 3 months for follow up since she isn't familiar with my butt. LOL... . Then a CT scan in Nov. because it will be a year since my last one. I always feel better when I'm done with my appointment because I always worry starting a couple weeks before any appointment.
Again, thank you my BFAC friends for the feedback on my last post "Embarrassing Question" which made me feel better knowing I am not the only one having certain issues. I wish we all didn't have the after affects of cancer treatment, radiation and chemo, but glad we can share our experiences from the standpoint that we all went through this type of treatment for anal cancer.
As I come smokin' up on 2 years post treatment (July 25th) I am happy to report, nothing new.
