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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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 14 6:13pm

In reply to @clare12351 "Going through treatment for anal cancer at Mayo now Did u get treatment you needed?? Best..." + (show)

Welcome @clare12351. I'm tagging @terrymayo50 to make sure that they see your message.

Clare, you're in good hands at Mayo Clinic. Which location are you receiving treatment at? What treatment(s) are you having?

clare12351 | @clare12351 | Oct 5 6:13pm

In reply to @terrymayo50 "It was found by my OBGYN, at first it was a cyst on the vaginal side..." + (show)

Going through treatment for anal cancer at Mayo now
Did u get treatment you needed?? Best to you!!!

celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 8 7:25pm

In reply to @roywalton "This exam could be 30 to 60 min. They will give you Valium iv which will..." + (show)

Ok. I’ll look into it.

roywalton | @roywalton | Feb 8 4:41pm

This exam could be 30 to 60 min. They will give you Valium iv which will make the procedure only feeling some pressure, not any pain. It's best to be lucid do you can ask questions and watch to learn. It's really cool

celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 8 3:22pm

In reply to @roywalton "I was very concerned too. But really there was nothing to it. In fact it was..." + (show)

@roywalton ,
What did it feel like? I’m not opposed to avoiding sedation, but I can’t imagine feeling it. The anoscopy, that I had recently, was a bit uncomfortable for me. Maybe it was due to my internal hemorrhoids. That exam lasted just a few moments.

celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 7 7:16am

In reply to @roywalton "I was very concerned too. But really there was nothing to it. In fact it was..." + (show)

I thought I’d just go with the sedation. I have high anxiety. Have been trying to start Lexapro for weeks.

roywalton | @roywalton | Feb 7 6:53am

I was very concerned too. But really there was nothing to it. In fact it was very interesting watching everything on a big flat screen in 4K in real time! You may want to ask you doctor about sertraline (Zoloft) it really helps with anxiety and "runaway thoughts". However it takes about 2 weeks to kick in

celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 6 10:33pm

In reply to @roywalton "That's right. If the colonoscopy finds cancer, THEN you would likely have a CAT scan, maybe..." + (show)

@roywalton ,
Okay. Thanks! I will pick back up on trying to get the colonoscopy earlier. I’m not looking forward to it, but I’m looking forward to getting it behind me,,,please pardon the pun. Lol

roywalton | @roywalton | Feb 6 9:05pm

In reply to @celia16 "@roywalton , Well, I would, but my primary says check with the gastroenterologists. And, the gastroenterologists..." + (show)

That's right. If the colonoscopy finds cancer, THEN you would likely have a CAT scan, maybe a CEA blood test as well, to help guide the need for surgery and possibly chemo. Take tge steps, try to be informed as best as you can....ask questions be your own advocate!

celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 6 8:44pm

In reply to @roywalton "See a doctor as soon as you can ...the feeling of taking control will help with..." + (show)

@roywalton ,
Well, I would, but my primary says check with the gastroenterologists. And, the gastroenterologists recommend the colonoscopy. For whatever reason, they don’t want to order any scans or blood test for cancer markers. I guess I can try another medical facility.