Anal Cancer Treatment

The most common treatment given for anal cancer is a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy (known as synchronous chemoradiotherapy).

If the chemoradiotherapy is not successful in eradicating the cancer, surgery may be required. The type of surgery needed depends upon the type and size of the cancer, and whether it has spread to other parts of the body. If the cancer is diagnosed in its early stages as a very small lump, surgical excision alone can also be an effective treatment without causing any significant damage to the anal sphincter muscles.

Sometimes surgery to remove the anus is required if the combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy does not eradicate the cancer or it comes back.
Because anal cancer is rare the treatment has been concentrated to recognised highly specialist teams. The team at the Birmingham Bowel Clinic is a recognised designated team.

What are the next steps?
If you think you have this condition or any of these symptoms
you will need to seek medical advice.
For more information or to make an appointment.
Contact birmingham bowel clinic on 0845 241 7762
or email enquiries@birminghambowelclinic.co.uk
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