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Worried this might be anal cancer

Posted by blac @blac, Jan 13 4:06pm

Have been having this pain around the left side of my anus its very painful mostly at night and feels hard,
This pain as lasted for 3years now each day,
And more recently am noticing some kind of small growth in the left opening

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sbt19 | @sbt19 | Jan 14 9:08pm
In reply to @terrymayo50 "It was found by my OBGYN, at first it was a cyst on the vaginal side..." + (show)
@terrymayo50

It was found by my OBGYN, at first it was a cyst on the vaginal side and they doctored that. Then it came back and she sent me to a surgeon. I also saw a surgeon to remove hemorrhoids and they decided to do all of this during the same surgery. When we went in the surgery, they did a biopsy and found it to be Anal Squamous cell cancer. Now I have a port in and waiting for appointments for chemo and radiation. I was hoping someone who had been through this would give me some ideas as what to expect.

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I had colon cancer stage 1. Right hemicolectomy was curative--no chemo or RT. Here are some articles to give you info until someone who has experienced your type of cancer responds:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7240186/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anal-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20354140
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6151-anal-cancer
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/anal-cancer/about/what-is-anal-cancer.html

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blac | @blac | Jan 15 3:19am
In reply to @pb50 "Im so sorry. That must be frightening - Even if you had a good idea of..." + (show)
@pb50

Im so sorry. That must be frightening
- Even if you had a good idea of what to expect.
I had surgery for my Lung cancer so have never had either chemo or Radiation, but I can imagine I would be scared.
Can I ask how old you are? You don’t have to tell me… I just like to visualize who I’m “talking” to. How are you feeling at this point?

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I'll be 25 by August

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blac | @blac | Jan 15 3:26am
In reply to @naturegirl5 "@blac I can see how worried you are. How many polyps were found and removed during..." + (show)
@naturegirl5

@blac I can see how worried you are. How many polyps were found and removed during your colonoscopy 2 years ago? The number of and type of polyps results in the recommendation in when to have your next colonoscopy? What’s the recommendation? In 3 years? Sooner?

I haven’t had colorectal cancer but I have had 1 cm polyps retrieved during a colonoscopy that resulted in the recommendation for more frequent colonoscopies. Every 3 years for me.

I recommend that you call your primary care provider’s office and make an appointment. Have you already done that? The way to set your mind at ease is allow your doctor to look at what you found and help you to decide what to do. Will you do that?

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Yea the last time ,it was only one polyps that was found and it was lesser than 1cm,
I would love to do another but presently where I am they don't have such facilities,
And cannot afford the procedure for now, may God help and have mercy on me.

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terrymayo50 | @terrymayo50 | Jan 15 8:03am
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@celia16

I hope you’ll get some answers soon about what to expect. How are you feeling?

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I'm feeling OK, just a sore bottom.

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terrymayo50 | @terrymayo50 | Jan 15 8:14am
In reply to @pb50 "Im so sorry. That must be frightening - Even if you had a good idea of..." + (show)
@pb50

Im so sorry. That must be frightening
- Even if you had a good idea of what to expect.
I had surgery for my Lung cancer so have never had either chemo or Radiation, but I can imagine I would be scared.
Can I ask how old you are? You don’t have to tell me… I just like to visualize who I’m “talking” to. How are you feeling at this point?

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I am a 73 yr old female. They told me my last resort would be surgery as I also have had an open heart surgery, pacemaker
installed, hip replaced, foot surgery an Osteoporosis from neck to bottom of my feet. The Lord has blessed me with a wonderful daughter to help me through my appointments, when they get started. I know I will probably lose all my hair, but I dread being sick the most.

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celia16 | @celia16 | Jan 15 8:32am
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@terrymayo50

I am a 73 yr old female. They told me my last resort would be surgery as I also have had an open heart surgery, pacemaker
installed, hip replaced, foot surgery an Osteoporosis from neck to bottom of my feet. The Lord has blessed me with a wonderful daughter to help me through my appointments, when they get started. I know I will probably lose all my hair, but I dread being sick the most.

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You really have been through it. How resilient you are! Sending well wishes your way!

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pb50 | @pb50 | Jan 15 8:48am

I’m really confused. I think we have two message threads going here. One posted originally by @blac and another by @terrymayo50 - and I think I may have mixed up replies ..
Apologies

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slindsay6 | @slindsay6 | Jan 15 8:56am
In reply to @terrymayo50 "I have anal cancer, the Squamous Cell type. The port has already been installed and waiting..." + (show)
@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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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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terrymayo50 | @terrymayo50 | Jan 15 9:03am
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@celia16

You really have been through it. How resilient you are! Sending well wishes your way!

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I am a fighter and survivor, but how much can one person take, only God knows. Thank you for our well wishes.

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terrymayo50 | @terrymayo50 | Jan 15 9:06am
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@celia16

How was yours diagnosed?

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Thank you

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