Itching and bleeding in the anus usually suspected because of hemorrhoids. But in some cases, these symptoms may indicate anal cancer. The main reason for anal cancer is HPV, which also causes cervical cancer!
Anal cancer is a malignant tumor is rare appears when the anus. Different disease factors include AIDS (HIV), human papilloma virus and smoking. Treatments usually include chemotherapy and radiation can integrate complementary medical therapies such as acupuncture, which Snfsalha later.
Anal: factors, symptoms, methods of cancer treatment
About half the cases of anal cancer are diagnosed before the spread of the tumor outside the region, while about one-third are diagnosed after the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. Are diagnosed 10% of patients after the cancer has spread to distant organs. Whenever been detected anal cancer early, the more successful treatment of better opportunities.
The percentage of survival in women after five years of diagnosis of anal cancer is 71%, while it reported 60% in men. When cancer is diagnosed at an early stage of the disease, the rate of survival after five years is 82%. If the cancer is diagnosed after spreading to the lymph nodes, the rate of survival after five years down to 60%. If the cancer is diagnosed after spreading to other organs, only one out of every five patients live more than five years.
Who gets anal cancer?
Usually are diagnosed with anal cancer in people aged between 50 and 80 years-and be accounted for slightly more in women. Before the age of 50, anal cancer is more common in men.
Pollution in the anal area caused by HPV Alepeshra- HPV virus is the main reason for the incidence of anal cancer. And linked to 85% of cases of anal cancer continuing Baltlothat the virus, which is transmitted through sexual contact. The virus is spread from person to person through skin contact of the skin when someone infected with the virus. Infection can occur through the HPV virus for a vaginal, anal and access, as well as through the practice of oral sex.
Pollution caused by the human papilloma virus is common in most cases, the body is able to purify itself of the virus. In some cases, the contamination does not disappear and become chronic. Chronic pollution can lead to certain types of cancer, such as cervical cancer and anal cancer. HPV vaccine the- originally stated for the prevention of cervical cancer, and has also recently approved for the prevention of anal cancer.
Other anal cancer risk factors, in addition to the age factor (above the- 50) are: having sex with many partners, sex through the anus, a weakened immune system, constant irritation and pain in this region and smoking. Some tumors that develop in the anal area are not cancerous, but can develop into a well with the passage of time. Recent studies have shown that men who undergo circumcision, the risk of being infected with HPV and develop anal cancer than men who did not undergo circumcision.
Also people who were HIV diagnosis (HIV) that causes AIDS, are more likely to develop anal cancer. Drug therapy reduces the risk of HIV the- many AIDS-related diseases, but it does not reduce the incidence of anal cancer.
What are the symptoms of anal cancer?
In certain cases, the symptoms associated with anal cancer does not appear, but half of the patients with bleeding occurs, which is the first sign of the disease. Anal itching can also be symptoms of anal cancer, so many people mistakenly believe they are infected with tumors.
Other signs and symptoms of anal cancer:
Pain or pressure in the anal area
Abnormal discharge from the anus
Tumor in the anus area
Change in bowel action
How are diagnosed with anal cancer?
Can detect anal cancer during a routine digital examination of the anal area or during a short process, such as the eradication of hemorrhoids. Cancer may discover more invasive procedures such as endoscopy, colonoscopy or screening ultrasound straight. If there is a suspicion of cancer, a biopsy and are checked by a specialist doctor.
How is the treatment of anal cancer?
Traditional treatments for anal cancer surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Treatment usually includes a built-in two or more of treatment strategies. Chemotherapy with radiation therapy is the integration of the most common initial treatment of the disease.
Alternative medicine relieves dealing with treatments
Does not provide complementary medicine techniques as a treatment for cancer, but it is used to relieve the patient's pain. Some examples of these methods, which are added to conventional medical treatment is Chinese acupuncture for pain relief, meditation to reduce stress or peppermint tea to relieve nausea.
