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Worried this might be anal cancer

Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Apr 3 1:53am | Replies (104)
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Hi celia16,
If you can afford $949, consider the galleri.com blood test that detects 50 types of cancer. My nagging feeling that hemorrhoids were not causing my vague symptoms was confirmed by my galleri report that detected anal cancer markers in February 2025. Armed with the galleri report, I was able to get an anal biopsy through my Medicare HMO that confirmed anal squamous cell carcinoma and HPV16. I’m now awaiting surgery and further testing for staging. I am hopeful that I caught it early thanks to my nagging hunch and the galleri blood test. I’m a senior ex-smoker so so I would have great about my blood test investment, even if no cancer signals were detected.

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celia16 | @celia16 | Mar 10 12:12am

My goodness you have a lot going on! I appreciate your response.

So glad you took measures to figure out what was causing your issues. Best wishes with your upcoming procedure and treatment. And, with finding care for your partner. That is an incredibly daunting task. I can’t imagine.

Since my post upthread about my digestive problems, I did get a second anoscopy, a second colonoscopy and a colon biopsy, which were normal. And, my constipation has mostly resolved. I’m not taking anything, including Miralax, right now. So, I’m very grateful. I do appreciate the tip about the blood test, though. I will keep it in mind.

You were indeed lucky to have caught things early! Please post your progress in treatment. It sounds very promising! Thanks again.

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