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Anal cancer is a rare type of cancer. The anus is where stool leaves your body when you go to the bathroom. It is made up of your outer layers of skin and the end of your large intestine. Anal cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the anus.
Symptoms include bleeding, pain or lumps in the anal area. Anal itching and discharge can also be signs of anal cancer. Possible treatments include radiation, chemotherapy and surgery. Your treatment will depend whether the tumor has spread, and on the type, size and location of the tumor.
National Cancer Institute
'''Anal cancer''' is a distinct entity from the more common colorectal cancer. The etiology, risk factors, clinical progression, staging, and treatment are all different. A common cause of anal cancer is infection by the human papillomavirus, which can be spread by anal sex. Immunosuppression, which is often associated with HIV infection, also raises the risk of anal cancer.
Cancer-Info: Anal Cancer - General information with some alternative therapy discussion. Provides link to a support group.
Cancer Group Institute: Anal Cancer - Provides general information in an understandable format. Aimed at the patient level.
CancerAnswers.com: Anal Cancer - Fact sheet format providing information in lay terms.
Cancer.gov: Anal Cancer - Resource from the U.S. National Cancer Institute including causes, genetics, prevention, statistics, treatment and clinical trials.
MamasHealth.com: Anal Cancer - General information about this condition.
CancerBACUP: Anal Cancer - Information about the condition from this UK organization which includes such topics as symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
GayHealth: Anal Cancer - Summary discussion of the topic.
OncoLink: Anal Cancer - Presents an overview of topics such as treatment options, support and news.
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute: Anal Cancer - Fact sheet presentation about the condition.