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Anal
cancer
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This is a
relatively rare form of cancer. It has the cell type
squamous cell carcinoma. It is an aggressive cancer that
rapidly spreads from the anus into the sphincter (muscle
that controls bowel movements) and up into the rectum.
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- Often unknown
- HIV Infection may be
associated
- Human papilloma virus increases the risk (seen in venereal Warts as well as without
symptoms)
- Homosexuality -- individuals with
this preference are at greater risk of developing anal
cancer.
- Males have a greater risk of
developing anal cancer near the outer part of the anus.
- Women have a higher risk of cancer
involving the inner part of the rectum (anal
canal).
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- Mass in the anus
- Stool positive for blood
- Swollen glands in groin
- Biopsy
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- Only very small tumors can be excised locally.
- Most tumors:
- Extensive surgery from anus into abdomen
- Radiation treatment, if patient is not a candidate for
surgery
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See your physician as soon as possible. This is an aggressive form of cancer. The earlier that Cancer of the Anus is
treated, the better the chance for a
cure.
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