Vision: To be there in good times and bad; to provide a warm and loving environment for women going through treatment for a unique and devastating cancer; to create hope and focus for the future.
In June 2009, a support group was formed to advise, mentor and uplift women with anal canal cancer. Some have had an AP Resection, with removal of the rectum and anus resulting in a permanent colostomy and in some cases, followed by radiation when there was spread to the lymph nodes in the groin. Others have opted for the treatment route, and have undergone chemotherapy and extensive radiotherapy. All have “after effects”; all have had to adapt to a changed lifestyle.
This is a forum where you can talk about anything and everything without embarrassment; where laughter is loud and compassion strong.
For more information, please contact Gail Silberman on 082 600 8901 or gsilberman@perry.co.za
My wife Debbie was diagnosed with stage 2 Adenocarsinoma.
Tests to identify what it was commenced on the 8th February with confirmation on the 28th February. The surgery to excise the cancer was done on the 12th March. We brought her home 28th March and at the follow up visit on the 4th April the doctor/s stated that they believed the cancer had been removed, however she will still undergo radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy.
She has a ostomy pouch and at present we are slowly getting her back to health and would need advice.