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Worried this might be anal cancer

Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Nov 4 5:38pm | Replies (48)
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@terrymayo50

I have anal cancer, the Squamous Cell type. The port has already been installed and waiting for chemo and radiation. Has anyone else had this type cancer, if so, please tell your story.

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celia16 | @celia16 | Jan 14 8:40am

How was yours diagnosed?

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slindsay6 | @slindsay6 | Jan 15 8:56am

Terry , I was diagnosed with anal cancer stage2 after growth was removed from my anus. April 2023. My treatment was 28 days of chemo and RT. Had a PET scan in November ,I am now cancer free.
My chemo was oral except for 2 infusions day 1 and 28. RT was labor intensive. Trying to have an empty bowel and a full bladder for RT was a day full of challenges.
After 28 days of RT cumulative effects set in. Intense swelling of the genitalia and anus. I experienced 2 weeks when it was necessary to take pain medication.
Expect to be reclining during this period. Sitting is very difficult.
Just like child birth when you get a cancer free diagnosis it was all worth it. Praying for you and a speedy recovery.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 18 5:12pm

Hi @terrymayo50, you may also be interested in connecting with other members who have anal cancer in this discussion:
- Anyone else have Anal cancer?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anal-cancer-1/

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