early symptoms anal cancer?

dmid

Hello my anal skin is awful looking like an open sore just growing. I have had a doctor tell me hemmorroids but that doesn't explain the skin slipping off. Has anyone else had these symptoms?  Thanks, D 

lp1964

Dear Friend,

Of course it can be anything. However diagnosis is sometimes very difficult. Many people here were giving the run around sometimes for years. Don't lt that happen. Find a doctor who specializes in colorectal issues and don't stop until you get a definite diagnosis. 

Mi wish you good luck.

Laz

mp327

dmid

I have to agree with Laz.  Many of us were initially and incorrectly diagnosed with bleeding hemorrhoids, only to later find out it was anal cancer.  Please see a colorectal specialist and get a thorough exam, including an internal view with anoscope.  I wish you all the best and hope this nothing serious. 

MsVJP

Early Diagnosis

I was told I had internal hemorrhoids after a digital rectal exam by my physician. This was after I reported to my doctor that I filled a toilet bowl with blood. I insisted on a colonoscopy and discovered I had stage 3 anal cancer. I highly recommend a colonoscopy....and I hope it's a complete waste of time for you! Hugs!!

br2738

Dear dmid

I can only reitterate what has been said....get checked out by a colorectal surgeon with a positive history in diagnosing rectal cancer.  Colonoscopy, biopsies, etc. is what it takes and should be done immediately.  I pray everyting is negative for cancer, but early diagnosis is crutial!  I had hemorroid type symptims of and on for about a year, and finally went to have it checked/taken care of when it got much worse.  They found a massive rectal tumor that has metastesized to my lungs. I was told that it was probably cancerous for 6 months. Needless to say I am a full advocate for immediate action at any sign of abnormal bowel stuff!  I went from discomfort to stage 4 rectal cancer that quick.  Stay positive, but by all means get checked out thouroghly.

lilou

MsVJP said:

Early Diagnosis

I was told I had internal hemorrhoids after a digital rectal exam by my physician. This was after I reported to my doctor that I filled a toilet bowl with blood. I insisted on a colonoscopy and discovered I had stage 3 anal cancer. I highly recommend a colonoscopy....and I hope it's a complete waste of time for you! Hugs!!

hello

How many cures of mitomycine (MMc) haved you for your anal tumor? Thank you  !