anal cancer survival rates

cjbunson
cjbunson Member Posts: 2
in Anal Cancer #1

I have been diagnosed with squamous cells around the external area of my anus.  I also have two AIN2 sites on the inner anal tissue.  I was told I need to have surgery to remove the squamous cell infected area and then follow up with HRA evaluation in 3 months.

I have a great deal of fear about the potential loss of anal function and possible seepage and also the prognosis of recurrance and follow on treatment by chemo and radiation.  After reading up as much as I can about naturalpathic treatments as an alternative I read many stories of those who have had success with herbal remedies.  I would love to hear from anyone who has undergone anal surgery to remove squamous cells to hear about your experience.  I would also love to hear about anyone who kows anyone who had success with naturalpathic  treatment.

CJ

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  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #2
    cjbunson

    I am sorry you have gotten this news.  As far as surgery in the anal area, I had 3 anal condyloma removed in 2010, which, fortunately, all turned out to be benign.  That was done 2 years after my treatment for anal cancer (standard chemo/radiation).  I dreaded the surgery and feared that I would have healing difficulties, due to the fact that I had had radiation to that area.  However, I'm happy to say that I had no post-op issues.

    As for naturalpathic treatment, I am not knowledgeable in that area.  I will say that I am a believer in conventional treatment.  I am an 8-year survivor.

    Let us know what you decided to do.  I wish you all the best.

    Martha

  • stubborn1
    stubborn1 Member Posts: 1
    #3
    anal surgery affects

    I have had a year long "path of pain" involving endometriosis, hemroids and an anal fissure  that finally led me to undergo a hemroidectomy.  I was told by my surgeon that he would NOT do surgery on the fissure because of the anal leakage issue which can occur when cutting into the spincter muscle.... and would just be removing the hemroid.  However when i woke up he said he actually did surgery on the fissure because the tissue looked suspect and was ulcerated.  He said he was able to remove the entire fissure/ tissue without going into the sphyncter muscle (which is what causes future leakage issues.)  He then sent off and had the mass tested and yes it  is cancerous.  I went home and read that the squamous cell tumor mass often does NOT grow into the spincter muscle.  So removing the mass is not necessarily going to cause leakage.  I would talk to my dr about it.  If you talk with your dr and he says they won't go into the sphincter muscle it might be a consideration?

  • Bella_G
    Bella_G Member Posts: 30 Member
    #4
    Conventional treatment worked for me

    I am approaching my 5 year cancerversary and am doing great!

    The standard treatment was no picnic, but it has great success rates. 

    I take daily benefiber and haven't had issues with incontinence.

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