Anal Cancer Quiz
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Reviewed By:
Carlos Cuenca, MD (General Surgery)
Dr. Cuenca graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is currently a categorical surgical resident at UC Davis Health.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Stools looks like strawberry jam
Stool looks like raspberry jelly
Poop looks like strawberry jam
Anal itching
Poo looks like currant jelly
Blood and mucus in stool
Stool looks like jelly
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What is Anal Cancer?
This is a malignant tumor (cancer) of the anus. The anus is where the stool leaves the body.
Typical Symptoms of Anal Cancer
Blood in stool
Hemorrhoids (piles) or a lump at the anus
Feeling the need to pass motion even though nothing comes out
Pain over the anus
Itching around the anus
Passing out blood from the anus
Ulcers over the genitals
Fever
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Anal Cancer
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have blood in your stool?
Do you have hemorrhoids or a lump at the anus?
Do you frequently feel the need to have a bowel movement but can't?
Are you experiencing anal pain?
Do you have anal itching?
Treatmentof Anal Cancer
This usually requires a specialist to confirm the diagnosis. The treatment plan depends on factors such as the extent of the disease. The main treatment options are surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.
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References
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Symer MM, Yeo HL. Recent advances in the management of anal cancer. F1000Res. 2018 Sep 28;7:F1000 Faculty Rev-1572. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.14518.1. PMID: 30345012; PMCID: PMC6173125.
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Reviewed By:
Carlos Cuenca, MD (General Surgery)
Dr. Cuenca graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is currently a categorical surgical resident at UC Davis Health.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Anal Cancer
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