Question 1

what does anal cancer look like?

Accepted Answer

A Cauliflower: growing out of your anus

Question 2

how horrible iching can get in anal cancer?

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Do you have the prob: Itching is not a major complaint in those who have a diagnosis of Anal cancer. Please ask the question more clearly if you have either Itching or  a diagnosis of Anal Cancer.

Question 3

is anal cancer a fast growing type of cancer?

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It can be: The stage at diagnosis makes a big difference. American cancer society has useful information on this topic as well.

Question 4

i might have anal cancer how do i tell my boss?

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Talk to your doctor: Why would you want to tell your boss that you "might" have anal cancer.  Talk to your doctor to find out it you do and seek her/his advice.

Question 5

could a someone whos a virgin get anal cancer?

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: Cause of cancer is not definitively known. There are things which can sometimes lead to it, Anal cancer is not related to virginity in any way.

Question 6

hi how common is anal cancer and its prognosis?

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See below:: It is uncommon and has 60-70% five year survival. See this site for more info.
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/what-is-anal-cancer.

Question 7

how do i know if i have anal cancer.. pleassse help?

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MD time: Anal and rectal discomfort can be caused by many things but without being able to examine you, none of us can tell for sure.  Please see your doctor soon. If it's nothing, it will alleviate your concerns (and your symptoms) but if it's cancer you will need treatment right away.

Question 8

how does anal cancer first show up, and how is it treated?

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Pain, mass, bleeding: Anal cancers may present in various ways as mentioned above. Once the diagnosis is established, it is important to determine the stage of disease, often with a ct/pet scan. There is a high rate of cure with combined chemotherapy and radiation, although sometimes surgical resection is still necessary.

Question 9

can a dr. detect anal cancer through a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Likely yes: As before the colonoscopy is done, a digital rectal examination is performed to visualize & palpate the area. Sometimes a biopsy of a concerning area is also needed though. See & ask your own gastroenterologist to get a better answer to this question as to what they saw during the exam.

Question 10

how are anal cancer and colon cancer different?

Accepted Answer

See below: Anus is about 3-4 cm long from skin to the rectum which is the last part of colon. Colon is lined by columnar lining and cancer of this is very common and runs in families. Cancer arising in the anal skin which is squamous kind is more like skin cancer. Treatment is very different as is prognosis.

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