Posted in: Anal Cancer Treatment by Dr. Tarang Krishna Posted Date: 08 May, 2019
Anal cancer, a rare cancer occur when cells begin to grow abnormally in:
- The anus: the opening to the outside of the body at the end of the large intestine, below the rectum
- The anal canal: the inch-and-a-half of tube inside the body which connects anus to the rectum
Most anal cancers are squamous cell cancers- a type of cell that line the surface of the anal canal.
Facts about Anal Cancer
Anal cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the anus: The anus is the end of the large intestine below the rectum. It is formed partly from the outer, skin layers of the body and partly from the intestine. The skin around the outside of the anus is called the perianal area. Tumors in this area are skin tumors, not anal cancer.
Being infected with HPV can affect the risk of developing anal cancer: The exact causes of anal cancer are still not well understood, but there are certain risk factors which increase the risk:
-Being older than 50 years
-Multiple sexual partners
-Having receptive anal intercourse
-Abnormal openings and frequent redness, swelling, and soreness
-Smoking
Women are more likely to get anal cancer: Hundreds of people are diagnosed with anal cancer. However, women are more likely to get anal cancer than men are. Researchers have said that African-Americans are more likely than European Americans to develop the disease. Among African-Americans, men are more likely to get this type of cancer than women are.
Possible signs of anal cancer are bleeding from the anus or rectum or a lump: These and other signs may be caused by anal cancer. However, other conditions may cause the same signs. Consult a doctor if any of the following problems occur:
Bleeding from the anus or rectum
Itching or discharge from the anus
A lump near the anus
A change in bowel habits
Pain or pressure in the area around anus
Anal cancer treament is based on the stage of cancer: The treatment your doctors recommend is based in part on the stage of your cancer. It is grouped in stages I to IV from least advanced to most advanced. The stage depends on how large your cancer is, whether the cancer has entered nearby organs or lymph nodes or whether it has spread to distant parts of the body.
Immunotherapy is a great anal cancer treatment option: Immunotherapy is evolving and emerging as a great component for anal cancer treatment. Immunology cancer treatment has led to improved survival chances by improving the quality of life of the patients.
Anal cancer treatment
Anal cancer is an uncommon presence of tumor which starts in the anus. When found early, anal cancer treatment is extremely effective. What anal cancer treatment you receive depends on the stage of your cancer, your overall health and your own preferences. At Cancer Healer Center, treatment through Cancer Healer Therapy is a type of immunotherapy which uses the body’s immune system to fight cancer without side effects. The cancer doctors at Cancer Healer Center, designs the treatment protocol after evaluating the stage of the disease, extent of the disease and physical condition of the patient. This highly effective treatment aims for a future with a long and healthy life, not living in the shadows of cancer.
About The Author
Dr. Tarang Krishna
Dr. Tarang Krishna, Director at Cancer Healer Center, is the perfect epitome of perseverance and dedication.
He has an impressive educational background to his credit. He completed his under-graduation in Medicine and Surgery from Pune, India and did his MD (Hom) from Agra University, India.Thesis on MD was on "Treatment of cancer" where he presented cases of almost 100 patients and the response of the medicines in the treatment of cancer. He then completed his Ph.d in Oncology from the United Kingdom and his thesis on the ‘Efficacy of Medicines in the Treatment of Cancer’ is greatly commemorated and honored.
He befittingly represents alternate medicine and has contributed significantly towards the development and research of immunotherapy.
Through his nationwide chain of “Cancer Healer Center” clinics he strives to offer superior cancer treatment, using immunotherapy.
