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Treatment of recurrentanalcancer may include the following: Radiation therapy and chemotherapy, for recurrence after surgery. Surgery, for recurrence after radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. A clinical trial of radiation therapy with chemotherapy a...[read article]

Tests for Anal Cancer

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Endorectal ultrasound(ERUS) is a procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum and high frequency sound waves(ultrasound waves) are generated. The pattern of ...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Anal Colposcopy
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A digital rectal exam is an examination of the lower rectum. The doctor uses a gloved, lubricated finger to check for abnormalities.The doctor will first examine th...  More
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A computed tomography(CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body.CAT scan; Computed axial tomography scan; Comput...  More
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Cytology is the examination of individual cells and small clusters of cells, and may be used for the diagnosis and screening of diseases, including cancers. Cytolog...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body.Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic( CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses p...  More
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Anoscopy is a method to view the anus, anal canal, and lower rectum.A digital rectal exam is done first. Then, a lubricated instrument(anoscope) is placed a few inc...  More
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A rectal biopsy is a procedure to remove a small piece of rectal tissue for examination.A rectal biopsy is usually part of anoscopy or sigmoidoscopy.A digital recta...  More
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Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.There are many ...  More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body.An ultrasound machine creates images that allow var...  More
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Proctoscopy and Anorectal Biopsy
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A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm.Chest radiography; Serial chest x-ray; X-ray- chest.The test is performed ...  More
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A positron emission tomography(PET) scan is an imaging test that uses a radioactive substance(called a tracer) to look for disease in the body.Unlike magnetic reson...  More
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Medical Procedures for Anal Cancer

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Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and cancer cells. Most commonly, the term is used to refer to cancer-killing drugs.   More
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Radiation therapy uses high powered x-rays or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells.Cancer cells usually multiply faster than other cells in the body. Because radi...  More
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Detailed information on external beam therapy, including information on how the procedure is performed  More
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Intravenous chemotherapy
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Surgical Procedures for Anal Cancer

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Abdominoperineal Resection of Anus
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Colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings the end of the large intestine through the abdominal wall. Stools moving through the intestine drain into a bag attach...  More
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Tumor removal is a surgical procedure to remove an abnormal growth.A tumor can be either benign, like a wart, or malignant, in which case it is a cancer. Benign tum...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Anal Cancer

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FLUOROURACIL, 5-FU (flure oh YOOR a sil) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat many types of cancer like breas...  More
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CISPLATIN (SIS pla tin) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to treat man...  More
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MITOMYCIN (mye toe MYE sin) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine is used to treat cancer of the stomach and pancreas. This medicine may be used for other purposes;...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Anal Cancer What's this?

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Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Chinese use of massage dates to 1600 BC, an...  More
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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In mod...  More
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Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe...  More
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