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Anal cancer is the cancer of the anus, which begins when healthy cells of the anus change, forming a tumor mass that can be either cancerous or benign. Different cell types of the anus can become cancerous. Depending on the cell...
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The number of anal cancer patients have increased in the past few years. Approximately 9,090 adults are diagnosed with anal cancer in the regions of United States. The older adults belonging to the age group of early 60s also ha...
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The understanding of risk factors related to the disease and discussing the concerns with the expertise helps in keeping the patient more informed regarding their life and health decisions. Some of the major risk factors respons...
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Preventive measure for anal cancer is still under research. However, the risk of anal cancer can be reduced to some extent. Effective communication with the healthcare team regarding the risk is necessary. The public must be awa...
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The screening of Anal cancer among the patients is integrated by determining the initial signs and symptoms related to the disease. Anal cytology test (anus smear) is carried out among such individuals who do not have any signs...
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The person affected by anal cancer can be diagnosed on the basis of signs and symptoms. Some common signs and symptoms of anal cancer include bleeding from the anus, pain and compression, itching, swelling, and changes in bowel ...
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The TNM staging system is followed in the diagnosis of anal cancer. Anal cancer comprises five stages ranging from stage 0 (zero) and stages I to IV (1 to 4). The staging system has provided a general way to describe cancer so t...
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Different tests are being conducted for the diagnosis of anal cancer. The diagnosis is entirely dependent upon suspicious cancer type, signs and symptoms, age and general condition of previous medical tests results. The physical...
How is Anal Cancer Treated?
Different types of standard treatments are used for treating anal cancer 1. "Standard treatment" means the most well-known treatment. Consider clinical trials as an alternative when making treatment planning deci...
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Clinical trials are considered to be a better method for treating anal cancer. The use of drugs authorized by US Food and Drug Administration are tested among the participants who are the patients of anal cancer. New treatments ...
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Several research studies have been conducted to seek more information on anal cancer, their related method of prevention, their diagnostic approach at the initial phase, and the best treatments and cure strategies. Checkpoint in...
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Anal Cancer Treatment results into causing various side effects and alterations to the patient’s body. The results of treatment show variations as per the individuals. Sometimes the same treatment strategy used for a particula...
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Follow-up care for anal cancer refers to the after-treatment protocols conducted by the healthcare team for looking after any recurrence, managing the side effects and monitoring the overall health of the patients. Both me...
Survivorship in cancer refers to including no signs of cancer after the small cell lung cancer cancer treatment. Also, survivorship in cancer involves the conditions of the cancer patients living with, through, and beyond cancer. As per the defi...
When making up your mind about treatment, you must know frequently asked questions and every detail about the treatment you opt for. It would be best to ask questions about anything about cancer that you don't understand. Don't forget to ask the hea...