early symptoms anal cancer?

dmid
dmid Member Posts: 2
in Anal Cancer #1

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 

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  • lp1964
    lp1964 Member Posts: 1,239 Member
    #2
    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
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #3
    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
    MsVJP Member Posts: 12
    #4
    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
    br2738 Member Posts: 3
    #5
    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
    lilou Member Posts: 23
    #6
    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  !

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