Hi, I've just joined for a little support. Went for what I thought was a routine op 5 weeks ago to remove a lump from my anus and was told after it that they hadn't been able to remove it all as it was attached to my sphincter muscle and was probably Anal cancer.
Since then I have had CT, MRI, smear and PET scan. The phone consultation with surgeon has shown there is a 10mm cancerous lump.
I have my treatment meeting this Thursday. I'm just looking for any helpful words from anybody who has been/going through this.
Thankyou xx
Hi thecannon79 and welcome to the Online Community, although I am so sorry to see the circumstance that brought you here and so sorry to hear that you been diagnosed with Anal Cancer.
I am Mike Thehighlander and I help out on the Community and I will do my best to direct you to the best place for you to find the support and the help you need. On my long journey I found the best way to navigate the various challenges that a cancer diagnosis brings was by talking with people who are on the same journey.
My cancer journey was rather different but if you follow this LINK to our Anal Cancer Forum you will be able to connect with people who understand the journey you are on.
Just join the group and hit the 'Start a Discussion' tab and introduce yourself to the group and remember to go to the right on the group home page and select how you want to receive email notifications when someone answers your posts.
You may also find our various Macmillan Support Line Services on 0808 808 00 00 to be helpful as you can talk to a friendly person that can help in lots of ways.
We also have our ‘Ask an Expert’ section but please allow a few days to get an reply.
When you have time it would be helpful if you could put some information about yourself and the journey that brought you to the Community into your profile as it really does help the Community members to help you and get to know you.
Click on your username and that will take you to your homepage. Look for ‘Edit my Profile’ click on it and start to tell us as much or as little about yourself as you want then click on save before closing the page.
All the best.
