Re: Staging of Anal Cancer Question
From: J (lkawz_at_anon.invalid)
Date: 02/15/05
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Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 12:39:32 -0500
Ksarasera@aol.com wrote:
> My boyfriend got a phone call yesterday that he had anal cancer (from
> warts that were removed, and the biopsy said he had anal cancer). We
> see an oncologist tomorrow. is the biopsy what shows what stage it is?
> Or will the other tests they will do (probably CT scan, ultrasound,
> etc.) show the stage? How long should it take for the results? And
> how long after that will they start the chemo/radiation?
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hi, there's more than one type of anal cancer. The pathology report should
tell you that.
The rest of your questions may be answered here
http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/Cancertype/Anal/Analcancer
(which could give you some ideas about what other questions to ask)
The types of scans done may vary, depending on the type of anal cancer.
and the timeline regarding tests and chemo/radiation will be answered by
his doctor(s).
There's a support resource for you and/or him here
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/anal-cancer/
Best wishes,
J
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