Anal Cancer :
Anal cancer is a serious disease in which the cells in the anus mutate and multiply rapidly. The anus is the part of the body through which the stools exit the body. When anal cancer occurs, the cancerous cells come together and form an unusual growth in the anus. This growth can cause pain or a feeling of fullness in the anus. An affected individual may feel a lump at the anal opening that obstructs the exit of the stools. The disease can also cause bleeding from the anus, blood in the stools and changes in the bowel movements.
The diagnosis of anal cancer involves a series of tests, including a physical exam, endoscopy, CT scan, ultrasound, and biopsy. These tests allow an oncologist to determine the size, location and severity (stage) of the cancer. The treatment usually involves a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, other treatments such as surgery or immunotherapy may be provided.











