Condyloma with high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (AIN 2 and 3)

StruTanToot
StruTanToot Member Posts: 126 Member
in Anal Cancer #1

I'm so scared that I have a recurrence.

Any words of advice or encouragement are appreciated. The surgeon wants to do another exam in six months.

It's been four years...does it really ever go away?

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

    It's been awhile since you've been here and I'm sorry that something like that has brought you back.  Has your surgeon even considered removal of the condyloma?  The reason I ask is because I had 3 small condylomas surgically removed by my CR doctor back in 2010, just 2 years post-treatment.  Fortunately for me, they tested negative for any cancer cells.  I think there is always a concern of healing complications, but I'm happy to say that I had none.  I would definitely ask if excision is an option.  If you are not satified with the answer you get, consider getting a second opinion.  That would be my recommendation.  I wish you all the best as you deal with this new issue.

    Martha

  • StruTanToot
    StruTanToot Member Posts: 126 Member
    #3
    mp327 said:

    StruTanToot

    It's been awhile since you've been here and I'm sorry that something like that has brought you back.  Has your surgeon even considered removal of the condyloma?  The reason I ask is because I had 3 small condylomas surgically removed by my CR doctor back in 2010, just 2 years post-treatment.  Fortunately for me, they tested negative for any cancer cells.  I think there is always a concern of healing complications, but I'm happy to say that I had none.  I would definitely ask if excision is an option.  If you are not satified with the answer you get, consider getting a second opinion.  That would be my recommendation.  I wish you all the best as you deal with this new issue.

    Martha

    Thank you Martha. I just

    Thank you Martha. I just receive the news today and will ask about the suggestions you make.

    I hope you are doing well. I'm always grateful for the support you give. I am touched.

  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    edited January 2017 #4
    Thank you.

    You are very kind!  I hope that this all turns out okay for you.  Please keep us posted--I will be thinking all positive thoughts for you!

  • Labylou
    Labylou Member Posts: 3
    edited February 2017 #5
    I've had AIN 3 for 5 years

    I've had AIN 3 for 5 years now, I've had it surgically removed twice (the recovery was honestly no big deal) and I have it monitored every 6 months. In my experience it never really goes away and must always be monitored, but that doesn't mean it will always turn into cancer. 

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