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Story summary
- Trish Prosser, a 57-year-old anal cancer survivor from Belfast, describes long-term vaginal damage and pain six years after pelvic radiotherapy.
- She notes stigma around anal cancer makes discussion difficult.
- Northern Ireland lacks a dedicated post-radiotherapy clinic, unlike other UK regions.
- Dr. Catherine Hanna and clinicians urge early diagnosis and treatment for anal cancer linked to high-risk HPV and advocate open communication.
