Abdominal cavity tumor

We make every effort to preserve the sphincter without affecting the control of bowel movements, and we use all possible means to reduce the risk of colostomy. However, if a colostomy is necessary, a highly qualified nurse helps you make the transition and maintain your quality of life.

If your anal cancer has spread or you have HIV or AIDS, we offer the most advanced treatment, as well as clinical trials of new drugs.

Anal cancer treatment

Anal cancer can usually be successfully treated with a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. If the cancer has spread (metastasized), a combination of treatments, including surgery and participation in clinical trials, may be recommended.

A team of specialists focused on your care will discuss the best options for treatment with you. This depends on several factors, including:

Stage of anal cancer

The location of the anal tumor

If you are infected with HIV or other immunosuppressive diseases

If the cancer has just been diagnosed or has returned after treatment

Your age and health

Your treatment for anal cancer will be tailored to your specific needs. Anal cancer treatments, which can be used to fight cancer or help relieve symptoms, may include:

Surgical operation

Anal cancer surgery is most successful when performed by experienced specialists, and if surgery is needed to treat anal cancer, your surgeon may use one of the following procedures:

Local resection: Surgical removal of the tumor and some of the surrounding tissue.

Combined abdominoperineal resection: The anus, rectum, and part of the colon are removed through an abdominal incision. The end of the intestine is attached to the opening (stoma) in the abdomen. Body waste leaves this opening and is collected in plastic bags outside the body. Also known as a colostomy.

chemotherapy

Your doctor will provide you with the latest and most effective chemotherapy regimens for anal cancer.

radiotherapy

New radiation therapy techniques allow doctors to target anal tumors more precisely, delivering the maximum amount of radiation with the least damage to healthy cells.

Some anal cancers can be treated with intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). This technique precisely targets cancer and causes less damage to healthy tissue.

Targeted therapy

The research sector is leading the way in the future of cancer treatment by developing innovative targeted therapies. These agents are specifically designed to treat each type of cancer with a specific genetic/molecular profile to help your body fight the disease. Many of the doctors who treat cancer in hospitals are dedicated researchers who pioneer and actively lead national and international clinical trials with new targeted agents.