Many people wonder exactly what is anal cancer. Anal cancer is a disease that affects the area known as the anus which is the opening where the rectum ends. Although this is a rare form of cancer it is becoming more and more common as time progresses. When it is found early the chances for successful treatment are good. Most cases of this disease are generally found in individuals between the ages of 50 and 80. When cases of this cancer are found in those under the age of 50 it is more prevalent in men than women, whereas after age 50, women seem to be slightly more affected. One thing that is considered to be a major risk factor in developing this type of cancer is the development of HPV or human papillomavirus which is a virus that is transmitted between sexual partners. Although there  [...]

Anal cancer treatment is dependent on an array of factors inclusive of the site, form and staging of the tumor, along with the age, general health conditions and personal choices. The doctor would discuss treatment alternatives in length with the patient and chart out the most effectual plan best suited for that particular condition. In majority of the patients, invasive anal cancer can be cured, especially in case of early diagnosis and the tumors are small-sized. The treatment for anal cancers generally involves a combination of chemotherapy and radiation that leads to complete regression of the tumors in eighty to ninety percent of the cases. Surgical intervention might become necessary in some forms of cancers not responding to chemotherapy and radiation or in those cases when a relapse  [...]