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Anal Cancer : Understanding Your Diagnosis

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Understanding Your Diagnosis

How Does My Doctor Know I Have Anal Cancer?
If you're having symptoms of anal cancer, your doctor will ask you about these things.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Understanding Your Stage of Anal Cancer
The TNM System is a standard system for describing the extent of a cancer's growth. It is the most common system used to stage anal cancer. It was developed by the International Union Against Cancer and the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC). Here's what the letters stand for in the TNM System.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Transrectal Ultrasound and Biopsy
Ultrasound is an imaging test. It uses sound waves to form pictures of your organs that appear on a screen. Transrectal ultrasound uses a special probe that is placed directly into the rectum. This test lets your doctor assess the prostate gland, which is in front of your rectum. During the test, tissue samples (biopsy) may also be taken.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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