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Revision as of 17:04, 14 August 2015
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Anal cancer is a type of cancer which arises from the anus, the distal orifice of the gastrointestinal tract. It is a distinct entity from the more common colorectal cancer. The etiology, risk factors, clinical progression, staging, and treatment are all different. Anal cancer is typically a squamous cell carcinoma that arises near the squamocolumnar junction.