Benign Squamous Cells

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Chris Ptown
Chris Ptown Member Posts: 116
in Anal Cancer #1

Hi Everyone,

As usual I only come back here to ask questions.  I guess it would be nice if I came back here to see how you are all doing, right?  I started a new job in New Hope, PA at Bucks County Playhouse.  I am very busy, like crazy busy, but I am hoping that all of you are doing well.

I had a pap test two weeks ago and got results that it was benign squamous cells.  He said he needs me to come back in a year for another test.  I guess I don't understand what exactly benign squamous cells are or why he isn't removing them now?  Why is he telling me to come back in a year?  Does this mean that my anal cancer is going to come back again?  I am 5.5 years out now.  It's so distressing that I can't put this behind me but I guess I never will thanks to the HPV.  I wanted to talk to the doc but he is out until Tuesday.  His nurse gave me those results today.

Any of you ever been told you have benign squamous cells?

 

All the best to every one of you!

 

Chris

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  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    edited August 2017 #2
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    Hi Chris!

    First of all, it's good to see you back here and I congratulate you on your new job!  I hope you'll love it!

    I think many of us have heard the term "squamous cells" since our cancer diagnosis and treatment and bristled a bit just hearing the word "squamous."  However, there are different types of cells in the human body and squamous is just one type.  The word in your report that you should focus on is "benign," which of course, means no cancer!  Squamous is just the type of cell and does not mean cancer.  Squamous cells are present in other parts of the body, such as the lungs.  I believe you got all good news, Chris!  If you google squamous cells, you can learn more about them and where in the body they are located.  Squamous cells are found in the anal canal.  Above the dentate line, which separates the anus and rectum, the cells are of a different type and rectal cancer is typically adenocarcinoma.

    I hope this answers your questions and help to put your mind at ease.  Just keep up with the follow-ups and you will be fine!  Enjoy your weekend! 

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