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Anyone have tumor removed from anal verge area?
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Sep 5, 2023 | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
Morning! I had a tumor removed from this area. I thought I had hemorrhoids. My surgeon removed the tumor and it tested positive for squamous cell cancer. They started me on chemo and radiation. I now have issues with holding my bowels. When I feel the need to go, I better go quick. And I feel the need to go about 5 times a day at least. But I will take my condition over a colostomy bag any day. I was diagnosed in March of 2023 and I am getting a Petscan in August to determine if I am cancer free! Praying to God that I am as I don’t wish this illness on anyone! Good luck!
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I hope that your scan in August gave you the results you were looking for. I too have squamous cell cancer. Mine is in the anus. Your fecal incontinence is most likely caused by the radiation you had. I’ve been dealing with it for months. Unfortunately, chemo and radiation didn’t work for me. I am now waiting to be scheduled for APR surgery which includes a colostomy. Like everyone else, I was against having a colostomy. I thought it would be the worst thing ever. Now after months of spending all my days in the bathroom, I am welcoming it. It will help improve my quality of life and I won’t always be looking for a bathroom wherever I go. Wishing you the very best of luck!