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A 43-year-old female asked:
A cyst on my anus for about 5 years. i finally got health insurance; i'm just terrified it might be cancer. it has never hurt or changed. need encoura?
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Dr. Cody Meadanswered
Family Medicine 14 years experience
Cyst: This is most likely a cyst or a hemorrhoid. It would be very odd for a cancer to remain unchanged for 5 years. It would be a good idea to have it looked at by your doc, though. It may be able to be removed to help improve your quality of life. I hope this helps!
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