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@samclembeau, I did chemoradiation when I was diagnosed with anal cancer. I’d be happy to share...

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Discussion: Anyone doing Chemoradiation?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

@islandgirl1961, I can imagine that you are looking for ways to avoid future small bowel obstructions....

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Discussion: Anyone had small bowel obstruction after anal cancer treatment?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 5:41pm

Went to md Anderson for consultation. They would not do proton radiation for anal cancer. So...

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Discussion: Recurrent Anal Cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

Welcome @shaerical, as you likely know, anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) is a premalignant lesion of the...

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Discussion: Anyone have experience with anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN)?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2022

There is an organization called Imerman Angles that connects anal cancer patients with a mentor who...

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Discussion: Looking for Anal Cancer Support: Anyone else here with anal cancer?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2024

Had anal cancer 2 yrs ago. 3a also. I had proton radiation and understand what you...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 23 6:42pm

@mak70, I'm glad that you found the online support group here on Mayo Clinic Connect. Here...

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Discussion: Looking for Anal Cancer Support: Anyone else here with anal cancer?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

@colleenyoung I have joined this group because I have a prolapse colon and am facing surgery....

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Discussion: Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Jan 8 7:16pm

@cfairer, it is so helpful and hopeful for @myboysthree and others reading this discussion to hear...

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Discussion: Where do I go from here? 34 year old son diagnosed with rectal cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2024

Eva, I would love to know your source for smoke tree leaves and the preparation of...

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Discussion: Effects of Radiation on Anal and Vaginal tissue.

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2023

Ugh. Good to know since I’ll be starting chemo radiation next week for anal cancer. I’m...

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Discussion: Rectal Cancer, Diapers, Diapers, Diapers.

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2024

@jmwallop, like @amyb5 says, life-saving treatment, but also life changing. Gas and bowel issues are often...

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Discussion: Gas & bowel issues after rectal cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 3:00pm

I had a normal colonoscopy while I had anal cancer (undiagnosed at the time of my...

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Discussion: Worried this might be anal cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2024

I am so sorry to hear about your struggle with post treatment side effects. I also...

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Discussion: Living with long-term bowel side effects post anal cancer treatment

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

I had the Nigro protocol 7 months ago. I have gleaned the most information about handling...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 10:27am

I’m in remission from anal cancer. About two months after ending treatment, my hair started to...

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Discussion: Radiation + Chemo (Mitomycin-Fluorouracil) for anal cancer: Anyone?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

I have anal cancer, the Squamous Cell type. The port has already been installed and waiting...

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Discussion: Worried this might be anal cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

If you are not in the anal cancer support group on Facebook it would be so...

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Discussion: Anyone with persistent or recurrent anal cancer have APR surgery?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2025

@shochin, I believe that fellow member @timgalloway has had APR (Abdominoperineal Resection) surgery for anal cancer...

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Discussion: Anyone with persistent or recurrent anal cancer have APR surgery?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2025

The Anal Cancer Foundation recommends everyone who had this cancer get the HPV vaccination regardless of...

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Discussion: Discharged from being followed for cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024