Anal Canal Cancer treatment in Benito Juárez

Anal canal cancer is a malignant cell growth that develops in the passage that connects the rectum with the outside of the body.

Common symptoms: It may present with bleeding from the anus, discomfort or pain in the area, a sensation of a lump, itching, or changes in bowel habits. These signs also accompany benign problems, so they require evaluation.

Common causes: It is related to certain persistent sexually transmitted infections and to other factors that promote changes in this tissue.

Which specialist treats it? Its management involves the radiation oncologist and the radiation therapist, within a care team. Any bleeding or anal discomfort that persists should be discussed with a professional to clarify it.