colon cancer

Brendaklein
Brendaklein Member Posts: 121 Member
in Anal Cancer #1

Can anal cancer turn into colon cancer?

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  • Fengshoe
    Fengshoe Member Posts: 23 Member
    #2
    Anal cancer is not the same as colon cancer

    At my last visit with the colorectal surgeon in February, I asked the same question. I was told that anal cancer is a skin cancer and not related to the colon. She also said that a colonoscopy would not be necessary until the 10 year mark like any other patient. Good to know! Hope the info helps.

  • Brendaklein
    Brendaklein Member Posts: 121 Member
    #3
    Fengshoe said:

    Anal cancer is not the same as colon cancer

    At my last visit with the colorectal surgeon in February, I asked the same question. I was told that anal cancer is a skin cancer and not related to the colon. She also said that a colonoscopy would not be necessary until the 10 year mark like any other patient. Good to know! Hope the info helps.

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