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My husband was diagnosed with Stage IIa anal cancer in March of 2022. After Nigro treatment,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070620/

Discussion: Anyone else have Anal cancer?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

I'm sorry for what you are going through. I was diagnosed with anal cancer, stage 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844110/

Discussion: Stage 4 Colon Cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2023

I was diagnosed with stage 4 anal cancer in January 2021. It blocked my bowel so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/685377/

Discussion: Anyone else have Anal cancer?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2022

Not 100% sure, but it may be that in general, anal cancer is squamous cells and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283538/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2025

I did 10 weeks of therapy (once a week) This was several months after radiation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801900/

Discussion: Xeloda for colon cancer - Scared about side effects and need support

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

I recently completed 6 weeks of chemo and radiation for anal cancer caused by HPV. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807727/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

I was diagnosed with Stage IV Anal cancer almost three years ago at the Mayo Clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948328/

Discussion: Standard of Care, and non surgical options (Rectal Cancer)

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

....I have fecal incontinence and often, too often, so sore in that area and no longer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863760/

Discussion: Anal fissure: What helps it heal?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 21, 2023

This is not cancer but rather abnormal squamous cells which might develop into cancer.You will need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087480/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

Hi, I'm 53 years old and last year I was diagnosed with AIN 1 this year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087413/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

I can so relate to what you’re going through. I’ve been treated for anal cancer. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1375483/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

I too had anal cancer. I had chemo and radiation for 6 weeks. The radiation left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1373251/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2025

I was in such shock that I didn't have any questions for my oncologist on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791012/

Discussion: Questions for oncologist consultation

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

I had anal cancer. Six weeks of Xeloda and radiation. It was brutal. I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083415/

Discussion: Very low rectal cancer, I've got so many questions

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

I also had anal cancer in April 2014. I understand what you are going thru. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420831/

Discussion: Fecal incontinence post rectal/anal cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

Have had anal cancer. It was stage 3. I am now(hopefully) am cancer free. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057871/

Discussion: Anyone else have Anal cancer?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

I am also an anal cancer survivor (13 years ago!). I was treated with chemo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1477811/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 10:34pm

Hi. I guess everyone’s experience is different. I was diagnosed with anal cancer in March, 2024....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281044/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2025

Hello, I just joined Mayo Connect and searched my previous cancer: Anal Cancer (and also Vaginal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839819/

Discussion: Colon Cancer: Fecal Incontinence and Reversal Surgery

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2023

Mayo Rochester Gastrenterology Sawra Maurer PA has saved me after anal cancer treatment Hope you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372629/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

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