My friend was diagnosed with a.n.a.l cancer and has had chemo, radiation, and is left with pain and brittle bones and no appetite. I am looking for a support group for her.

Since a.n.a.l cancer is pretty rare; might be pretty difficult to find a support group dealing with that issue.

September 2012 will be two years since a 3" cancerous tumor was discovered on my rectum during a Colonoscopy. I have had rectum removed. Since tumor was at the top of rectum, muscle was able to be attached to remaining colon as well as "that area", I do not have a bag.

But since "that area" (omitting the word since sometimes certain words, etc. are deleted) is handling more than it was meant to and am often in quite a bit of pain internally, as well as externally. I do fear there is a good chance this will eventually turn cancerous as well.

Your friend might be better able to find a support group dealing with rectal cancer since the two areas are so closely related and issues can have some similarity and concerns.


Gerry