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Biopsy of anal lump

rainbowgirl22
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Hi!

I am new to the group.

I just wondered if anyone has had a biopsy on an anal lump and if so were you awake? 

When I've read about anal biopsies online it says that they only need local anaesthetic. But my consultant said it would be too painful and I need a general anaesthetic. So I am scheduled for the operation tomorrow. I'm so confused why I need a general when everything online says it can be fine with a local? 

Has anybody had this? Is it painful afterwards? And if so for how long? 

I got diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago and have had two surgeries for that - and will be starting chemo very soon, so am just wanting to know how long recovery from the anal biopsy will be. 
 

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  • Hi Rainbowgirl22 and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I hope some of our members who have had this procedure will share their experiences with you soon but as you've posted in our nurses section of the forum I just wanted to let you know that they have finished working for the day and won't be back until tomorrow morning.

    They will reply to you as soon as they can tomorrow but depending on what time your biopsy is, you're welcome to give them a call about this on 0808 800 4040 before you go. Their helpline will be open from 9a.m.

    Wishing you all the best for tomorrow Rainbowgirl. 

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Rainbowgirl22 and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I hope some of our members who have had this procedure will share their experiences with you soon but as you've posted in our nurses section of the forum I just wanted to let you know that they have finished working for the day and won't be back until tomorrow morning.

    They will reply to you as soon as they can tomorrow but depending on what time your biopsy is, you're welcome to give them a call about this on 0808 800 4040 before you go. Their helpline will be open from 9a.m.

    Wishing you all the best for tomorrow Rainbowgirl. 

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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