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I can relate to you because I have been through the same thing. I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906448/

Discussion: Hi, just found out I have stage 3 rectal cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

I went through the exact same thing last summer. My anal cancer was caused by HPV...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808453/

Discussion: Anal/rectal & bowel spasms/cramps in anal cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

I was diagnosed with stage 4 squamous cell cancer, and I’m not sure if was rectal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420650/

Discussion: Anyone else have Anal cancer: What treatments did you have?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2025

rectal pain after radiation for anal cancer included a fissure, which did not respond to creams...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313422/

Discussion: Lingering side effects over 2 months after radiation completion

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2025

Anal cancer due to HPV 16. I had IV mitomycin first day and 5 weeks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1477622/

Discussion: Anyone else have Anal cancer: What treatments did you have?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 4:06pm

Please do not let that %^&* even touch you. You are the patient and YOU make...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026570/

Discussion: Don’t want to lose anus

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

@rioa21 Hello Rioa, thank you for replying to me and sharing your story. Wonderful to hear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1582839/

Discussion: Anorectal Squamous Cell Cancer w Protruding Externally From Anal Verge

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 25 10:07am

I’m sorry for your brother’s diagnosis. It’s devastating to have a family member get this news....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054303/

Discussion: Brother diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

I had posted this on another discussion (Colon then liver??), so I copied it here for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910108/

Discussion: Stage 3 colon cancer: What's your experience?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I have a growth inside the canal at the anal verge. It isn't cancer but it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896487/

Discussion: Anyone have tumor removed from anal verge area?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

I have anal SCC. I was treated with chemo and radiation for 6 weeks in2022. Most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831621/

Discussion: Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

I’m so sorry to hear that the immunotherapy did not work. I too have anal SCC....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831040/

Discussion: Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

Hello, I'm Dena and I was diagnosed in 2017 and treated for colorectal cancer with radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799481/

Discussion: Anal/rectal & bowel spasms/cramps in anal cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Managing bowel habits has dictated my life since 2021, when I was first treated with chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254701/

Discussion: How to manage unpredictable, rapidly changing bowel symptoms from LARS

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2025

Hi I have high grade dysplasia, located in 2 areas of my anal canal, is this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115606/

Discussion: Chemo or surgery: decision point, seeking perspectives

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

Hello @shellejo. I have metastatic SCC but origin was in my ear canal. Over 12 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031369/

Discussion: Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

@amyb5 , Thanks for that info. After my intermittent anal pain, I got an appointment with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009561/

Discussion: Worried this might be anal cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

First time on here. Have just been diagnosed with Anal Squamous Cell cancer stage 2b. From...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005013/

Discussion: Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2024

@2023badasseva, regarding tips on managing radiation burns, you may be interested in reading and commenting on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952114/

Discussion: Just had a colonoscopy and have a mass on my sigmoid colon

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Helo all, My name is EvaG and I was diagnosed with rectal cancer recently, just a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946213/

Discussion: Living with colorectal cancer - Meet others & come say hi

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

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