Treatment for anal cancer

There are many different types of treatment for anal cancer. Your treatment will depend on you and your cancer.


Treatment for anal cancer depends on the type that you have, and your age, medical history and treatment preferences.

Some common therapies used to treat anal cancer can include:

References

For a full list of references, click here.
  1. Bowel Cancer New Zealand. (2020). Anal cancer. Retrieved on 13 October 2020 from https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/about-bowel-cancer/what-is-bowel-cancer/anal-cancer/
  2. Mayo Clinic. (2019). Anal cancer. Retrieved on 15 January 2020 from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anal-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20354140
  3. Cancer Research UK. (2019). Anal cancer – Stages and types. Retrieved on 15 January 2020 from https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/anal-cancer/stages-types
  4. Cancer Council NSW. (2018). Anal cancer. Retrieved on 15 January 2020 from https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/anal-cancer/
  5. Healthline. (n.d). Haemorrhoids. Retrieved on 15 January 2020 from https://www.healthline.com/health/hemorrhoids#symptoms

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