Worried this might be anal cancer

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

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.

@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?

How was yours diagnosed?

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.

Have you let your doctors know about this? Perhaps, they can check it out and see exactly what the status is and get you some relief.

I did a colonoscopy last 2years and I was diagnosed with adenomacous polyps and non specific inflammation

Hi. Have you seen a doc or had a colonoscopy to assess what you describe?

Have you been diagnosed with anything?