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:
Treatment for anal cancer
There are many different types of treatment for anal cancer. Your treatment will depend on you and your cancer.
References
For a full list of references, click here.
- 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/
- Mayo Clinic. (2019). Anal cancer. Retrieved on 15 January 2020 from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anal-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20354140
- 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
- Cancer Council NSW. (2018). Anal cancer. Retrieved on 15 January 2020 from https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/anal-cancer/
- Healthline. (n.d). Haemorrhoids. Retrieved on 15 January 2020 from https://www.healthline.com/health/hemorrhoids#symptoms
Understanding fees
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Our doctors
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Care team
Every member of our team are here to help you. Here are some of the people you may meet and the role they have in your care.
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