So confused, is it back again?

Hello,

I hate to reply when I haven't got much to say, but I'm sure someone here will be along soon to help but I think you really need to get back to someone at the hospital who can give you some answers about your options. There might also be someone at Macmillan here who can point you in the right direction too.

I wish you all the best

Hi im obviously not a medical expert, but I had abnormal cervical cells  years ago ( I know that's not the same) which were caused by the same virus that caused my anal cancer. I can't remember exactly what they did as it was to long ago but they just removed them, I do remember it was very quick and painless and I've had no problems since. Maybe worth a chat with your medical team. Also just because a cell is abnormal I don't think that means it will definitely become cancerous, but this is something your medical team should be able to tell you. The macmillan nurses may be able to advise you aswell or at least give you information from someone qualified. Sending hugs. X

Hello OderNotWiser (just love that!)

I wish I could offer some constructive advice but I have never heard of this.  That isn't to say that someone on the forum may have, and if so I am hoping they pick up on your post.

In your shoes I would be talking to your oncologist again with the questions that you have put on here.  More importantly, can they monitor you for changes?  I have read posts from people who have abnormal pre-anal cancer cells (I can't remember the medical term) and they are certainly not offered the big op but are monitored regularly.  However, those posts that I recall, no one had first undergone the standard chemo/radiotherapy.

And just to reassure you, although I didn't have the big op I had an elective stoma in June due to severe anal stenosis and (for me, not everyone feels like this) my life is so much easier now and I don't even think about the bag.

Really hope you get some answers

Irene xx