# Anal Cancer Series #5: Michael Anderson - Lived Experience of Anal Cancer

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Podcast: [Rad Chat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rad-chat-4524680)
Published: 2026-05-05T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Trigger Warning: this episode talks about cancer, HPV, anal cancer, cancer treatment, side effects, sec and intimacy, clinical trials and stigma. Supported by an unrestricted grant from Incyte Biosciences. Incyte had no involvement in the development, content, or editorial review of the activities associated with this initiative. Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Michael Anderson. This episode is a deep dive into Michael’s diagnosis, treatment, side effects, clinical trials and Bottomline charity he founded. Michael worked in policy and research for many years and was was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2020. He set up the Bottom Line support group for people living with anal cancer in 2021 which became a charity in 2024. He worked as a patient expert on the National Cancer Plan in 2025 and speaks regularly at conferences, seminars and training events. CPD Reflection Points: Consider how this episode has influenced your understanding of the role that sexual orientation and identity can play in a patient’s cancer journey, and how might this shape the way you deliver more inclusive, person-centred care in the future? Reflect on your confidence in discussing sex and intimacy with men who have sex with men. What insights have you gained on the importance of support networks and how could you incorporate signposting to such services into your clinical practice? Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form . Links from the Episode: Bottomline Charity Symptoms of Anal Cancer Sex and Cancer Anal Cancer BMJ Best Practice Breakthrough in anal cancer treatment PLATO Act 3, 4 and 5 Nigro Protocol Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat Website Link Tree Facebook Instagram LinkedIn TikTok BlueSky YouTube Credits:…

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