Anal Cancer

Anal cancer is a type of cancer which arises from the anus, the distal orifice of the gastrointestinal tract. It is a distinct entity from the more common colorectal cancer. The etiology, risk factors, clinical progression, staging, and treatment are all different. Anal cancer is typically a squamous cell carcinoma that arises near the squamocolumnar junction.
United States Statistics
- The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2008 about 5,070 new cases of anal cancer will have been diagnosed in the United States
- About 3,000 in women and 2,000 in men
- Makes up .0037%(appr.1/280) of all Cancers in U.S.http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_are_the_key_statistics_for_Anal_Cancer_47.asp?rnav=cri
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