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Recurrent Anal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Jun 5 2:50pm | Replies (11)
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@colleenyoung

Hi @tomdc, welcome. I moved your message to the Colorectal Cancer support group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/colorectal-cancer/). I did this so that you can more easily connect with other members who have experience with anal cancer like @wilcy @marty28 @samclembeau @amariewilkinson

Lucily there are options for treating recurrent anal cancer.

As others have mentioned, getting a second opinion at a major cancer center of excellence is a good idea. If you wish to consider Mayo Clinic's oncology experts, you can submit a request here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63 There are 3 locations in AZ, FL or MN.

Mayo Clinic can evaluate your situation, offer treatment and/or work with local oncologists to administer treatment closer to home.

How are you doing?

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tomdc | @tomdc | May 27 12:28am

I would love an evaluation from Mayo Clinic but there are obstacles.

First and foremost, we have no money. I had a 50-day hospitalization back in 2010 due to going septic. As a result, I have health issues that over time has taken our money. Then the cancer was diagnosed in 2022 that has devastated our finances. Trying to stay alive and now colostomy supplies are taking a toll.

I was told that Nigro would probably be 80-90% successful. Cancer recurred in same place about 9-12 months later. Told that APR was necessary and would probably provide a cure. Surgeon could not get all the cancer. Went thru Nigro again. Cancer did not respond; hence, the nothing more can be done diagnosis.

I have nowhere to turn and no options. I don't want to die from cancer.

Does Mayo offer telemed evaluations?

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