tomorrow i have a colonoscopy scheduled due to something irregular (mass/tumor/scar tissue?) that was picked up on an mri i had requested 2 months ago due to "feeling like i was sitting on something at times." after reading in here, I'm now really worried it might be in the vaginal area! i am 6.5 years post treatment for anal cancer. this is my first time having a concern since healing and recovery. please send good vibes to me. thx in advance.
Hello Teletubby
The worry that the cancer may return is always there with all of us, but six and a half years is a really long time between treatment and recurrence. But you certainly did the right thing in requesting further investigation.
I am really hoping that what you are experiencing is scar tissue and inflammation. I am not a medic, however, I am four and a half years out of treatment and I definitely have a new normal after radiotherapy and I find it really uncomfortable to sit on a hard chair.
I am sending lots of good wishes your way that everything will go smoothly today and your worries come to nothing. But please let us know how you get on.
Big hug
Irene xx
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