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The predominant therapy for anal cancer is chemotherapy/radiation. Surgery may be required for few patients with toxic or dermal side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.<ref name="cancergov">National Cancer Institute. Physician Data Query Database 2015.http://www.cancer.gov/types/anal/hp/anal-treatment-pdq#section/_36</ref> | The predominant therapy for anal cancer is chemotherapy/radiation. Surgery may be required for few patients with toxic or dermal side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.<ref name="cancergov">National Cancer Institute. Physician Data Query Database 2015.http://www.cancer.gov/types/anal/hp/anal-treatment-pdq#section/_36</ref> | ||
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Minimal invasive methods such as infrared coagulation is indicated for localized anal cancer.<ref>Goldstone, SE, Kawalek, AZ, Huyett, JW "Infrared Photocoagulator: A useful tool for treating anal squamous intraepithelial lesions". 2005. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 58(5), 1042–1053.</ref> Chemotherapy and radiation are the first-line therapy for metastatic disease.<ref>{{cite web|last=National Comprehensive Cancer Network.|title=NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Anal Carcinoma. V 1.2013|url=http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/anal.pdf}}</ref> | |||
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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
The predominant therapy for anal cancer is chemotherapy/radiation. Surgery may be required for few patients with toxic or dermal side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.[1]
Medical therapy
Minimal invasive methods such as infrared coagulation is indicated for localized anal cancer.[2] Chemotherapy and radiation are the first-line therapy for metastatic disease.[3]
References
- ↑ National Cancer Institute. Physician Data Query Database 2015.http://www.cancer.gov/types/anal/hp/anal-treatment-pdq#section/_36
- ↑ Goldstone, SE, Kawalek, AZ, Huyett, JW "Infrared Photocoagulator: A useful tool for treating anal squamous intraepithelial lesions". 2005. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 58(5), 1042–1053.
- ↑ National Comprehensive Cancer Network. "NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Anal Carcinoma. V 1.2013" (PDF).