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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Depending on the extent of the [[tumor]] at the time of diagnosis, the [[prognosis]] may vary. The three major prognostic factors are site ([[anal canal]] vs. perianal skin), size (primary tumors <2 cm in size have better prognoses), and lymph nodes involvement.<ref name="cancergov">National Cancer Institute. Physician Data Query Database 2015.http://www.cancer.gov/types/anal/hp/anal-treatment-pdq</ref> | |||
==Prognosis== | |||
The prognosis of anal cancer depends on the following:<ref name="cancergov">National Cancer Institute. Physician Data Query Database 2015.http://www.cancer.gov/types/anal/patient/anal-treatment-pdq</ref> | |||
*Size of tumor | |||
*Location of anal cancer in the anus | |||
*Spread to the lymph nodes | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Gastroenterology]] | [[Category:Gastroenterology]] | ||
[[Category:Types of cancer]] | [[Category:Types of cancer]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]
Overview
Depending on the extent of the tumor at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis may vary. The three major prognostic factors are site (anal canal vs. perianal skin), size (primary tumors <2 cm in size have better prognoses), and lymph nodes involvement.[1]
Prognosis
The prognosis of anal cancer depends on the following:[1]
- Size of tumor
- Location of anal cancer in the anus
- Spread to the lymph nodes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 National Cancer Institute. Physician Data Query Database 2015.http://www.cancer.gov/types/anal/hp/anal-treatment-pdq