So received a letter from my colorectal surgeon saying that the biopsy taken from the anal margin taken at 10 o click was within normal limits. The biopsy taken from the anal margin at 9 o clock was AIN 1 low grade pre malignant change. It does not require treatment and will be monitored this during surveillance programme due in two mobile. Not sure wether to be relived or not advise pls has anyone else experienced this thank you xx
Hi thank you I have googled it now I’ll take it as good news for now ot means I can actually enjoy this Christmas as last Christmas was a complete right off. Family are over the moon. Time to celebrate 
Hi GreenNanny , I’ve had a look on the cancer research website & as I understand there are 3 stages to AIN, 1, 2 & 3. Stages 1 & 2 are classed as low grade & tend to be monitored opposed to needing active treatment as there’s a chance the abnormal cells can revert back to normal cells but stage 3 requires further treatment. I too hope someone with a little more experience of AIN comes along with some advice soon & is able to put your mind at rest.
Nicola
Hi GreenNanny
It would be typical for low stage AIN to be monitored rather than treated as the cells can regress on their own. The hpv virus can cause cell changes in the anus-AIN, the cervix-CIN, and the vagina-VAIN.
Basically these conditions are not cancer, but need to be monitored to ensure they don’t progress. The cell type inside the anus is similar to the cells in these other areas I have mentioned, so abnormal cells can appear in any of these areas. Good news is that it’s not cancer!
I’d be relieved and get on with enjoying Christmas!
Sarah xx
