What is Cancer of the anus
What is Cancer of the anus (anal cancer)
Cancer of the anus or anal cancer - a very rare cancer. It occurs in both women and men, especially practitioners to take anal sex. HIV infection increases the likelihood of it a few times, so it is important to be aware of this disease and its possible manifestations.
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What provokes cancer of the anus
Like most cancers can not give exact causes of this type of cancer.
There are several risk factors such as smoking that contribute to the development of cancer, regardless of its type. Probability of disease in anal cancer increased the following factors:
- Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Symptoms of Cancer of the anus
Early symptoms of cancer of the anus begin with itching around the anus, similar to the itch, which hemorrhoids. Later, there is pain in the anus and the selection of blood. When the wound is opened, it should be examined, the result - anal cancer. This is a common scenario especially for men who have sex with men and people living with HIV. Although... Read more » |
Diagnosis of Cancer of the anus
The key to early diagnosis - regular check-ups. Early diagnosis is many times increases the chances of successful treatment of the disease. Cancer Diagnosis anus may include:
- Cytological analysis of anal Pap - in the analysis of samples are taken of cells inside the anus. In the laboratory under a microsco... Read more » |
Treatment of Cancer of the anus
There are several methods of treatment of anal cancer. Among them:
- Surgery - removal of tumor and adjacent tissue surgically. Depending on the stage of cancer surgery can be a very effective tool and achieve long-term remission.
- Radiation Therapy - radiation for cancer of the rectum through the use of ene... Read more » |
Preventing Cancer of the anus
As mentioned earlier, the highest percentage of disease in anal cancer in people with HPV. Thus, to reduce the risk of this type of cancer, reduce the risk of transmission of different types of HPV. It is recommended to always use condoms during sexual intercourse. In addition, if were found mucosal injury the anus, it is recommended to do a biopsy every 6-... Read more » |
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