What is squamous cell anal cancer?
The anus is the lower end of the gastrointestinal tract, below the rectum, where bowel movements leave the body. Squamous cell anal carcinoma occurs when the skin cells spread beyond the surface to the deeper layers of the lining in or on the anus and grow uncontrollably.
How do members experience squamous cell anal cancer?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with squamous cell anal cancer*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Pain
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for squamous cell anal cancer*
Who has squamous cell anal cancer on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 22 | |
| 60s | 30 | |
| 70+ | 23 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 23 | |
| Female | 64 |