I have been very recently diagnosed with anal cancer and will start treatment on July 6, 2009, with radiation and chemotherapy, mitomycin and 5FU. Treatment was postponed because major drug suppliers have been out of mitomycin! I have annual checkups and colonoscopy Feb 2007 because of family history but cancer was missed until I complained of sore hemorrohoids in May 2009. Thank you for sharing your stories about what I am facing even though some of the side effects sound scary. How many of you lost your hair? Any words of encouragement or helpful hints would be appreciated. Thank you!