Hi I have just had a polyp removed from my anus, it came back as showing signs of invasive cancer. I had my appointment yesterday with the consultant, I was told that luckily the cancer has not travelled to any other parts of my body which I know is incredible, but and there always seems to be a but, he told me that I now had a decision to make.
In 90% of people with the same as myself the cancer is all gone when the polyp is removed but in 10% of people microscopic cancer cells have gone into the glands behind the anus. So I have to decide whether I am in the 10% or the 90%. I can either trust that I am in that 90% and do nothing or have my anus and glands and surrounding area removed which will leave me with a colostomy bag for life.
I am so confused at the moment as I see it this is such a colosal decision on a small chance that I have microscopic cancer, but can I afford to take the risk? I would love to hear from anyone with similar experiences or indeed anyone that knows of an alternative to having the surgery that would erradicate the chance of possible cancer cells spreading!!!!!
