Anal Cancer Wisdom and Blogs WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Anal Cancer Wisdom and Blogs
Anal cancer is a form of cancer in the anus. The anus is found in the distal part of the large intestine, and is surrounded by muscle sphincters that control bowel movement.1 According to the American Cancer Society, they have estimated that there are 5,070 cases of anal cancer in the U.S. in 2008.2 Below are related patient stories and blogs about their battle and personal experiences with this condition.
Fast Facts:
- Some of the symptoms are often mistaken for another condition, such as hemorrhoids.1
- There are 3 options for the treatment of anal cancer: surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.2
- Being infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) increases the risk of developing anal cancer.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mayo Clinic: Anal Cancer
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 American Cancer Society: How Many People Get Anal Cancer?
- ↑ National Cancer Institute: General Information About Anal Cancer
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- Last update: Nov. 13, 2009
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- Contributor: Aimee Abellaneda
- Reviewer: Amy Sandhu
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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- Last update: Nov. 13, 2009
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