Anal cancer

This section of CancerHelp UK tells you about cancer of the anus. It includes symptoms and causes, tests and treatment, living with anal cancer, and current research.

The anus
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Symptoms
Types
Seeing a specialist

Tests
Further tests

What to ask your doctor

Stages
Outlook and stats
Treatment types
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Chemotherapy

Chemoradiation
Surgery
Follow up
Research
What to ask

Feelings
Coping with colostomy
Sex life

Diet
What to ask your doctor

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