Hi, 

I'm a 38 yr old female. I've recently had surgery to remove what I thought was an external hemorrhoid. It turned out to be CIN3 (pre cancer). I had a further procedure and my consultant did 15 more biopsies in the area and the vulva to see if it had spread. I am anxiously waiting on these results. I am also waiting on the results of a smear to see if it is in my cervix. My consultant has explained the link to HPV. 

I am wondering if anyone else has been through this diagnosis of pre cancer or similar with anal cancer? 

I was in complete shock when my consultant mentioned pre cancer and a lot of what she said went over my head. I remember her saying something like you will be high risk of cancer for the rest of your life and you will have to be monitored closely. But I never asked what exactly this involved. 

I will find out more soon, and hopefully it has not spread and it just remains pre cancer. However I am trying to prepare myself (with knowledge) so the next time I speak with her I am asking all the right questions. She is a colorectal & general surgeon, maybe someone could tell me also, if this is the type of doctor that treats anal cancer? She is amazing and I am sure I am in good hands, but for me understanding the process and the type of surgeon makes me feel a bit better. 

Also - a question on getting the results. First time round she called me back for an appointment and gave me the bad news. I asked her secretary today how would I be contacted next week with the results? She said probably by letter. How do people normally get their results? Every time my phone rings at the moment my stomach is sick. 

Thanks for reading till the end.