Description
A type of cancer that occurs in the anal canal, a short tube at the end of the rectum.
Overview
Anal cancer is a type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the anal canal. The anal canal is a short tube at the end of the rectum.
Symptoms
Symptoms include bleeding from the anus or rectum, pain in the area of the anus, a growth in the anal canal and anal itching.
Treatments
Treatment includes a combination of chemotherapy and radiation. Surgery and immunotherapy may be other options.
Last Updated: August 19th, 2025
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