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This short assessment will help you find out if you have major risk factors for ovarian cancer.

Overview See All

Digestive System -- An Overview in Overview

Detailed information on how the digestive system works, including a full-color, labeled illustration of the digestive system. ...more

Anatomy of the Anus in Overview

The anus is the last part of the digestive tract. Learn more about its anatomy, including where anal cancer is likely to start. ...more

Anal Cancer: Introduction in Overview

Anal cancer is cancer that starts in the cells of the anus. Learn more about this type of cancer. ...more

Anal Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview

A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about the risk factors for anal cancer. ...more

Anal Cancer: Symptoms in Overview

Sometimes anal cancer does not cause any symptoms at all. Bleeding from your rectum is the most common symptom of anal cancer. ...more

Anal Cancer: Early Detection in Overview

Screening tests are done to check for diseases in people who don't have symptoms. A digital rectal exam may be used to screen for anal cancer. ...more

AIDS-Related Cancers in Overview

People who have AIDS are much more likely to get certain types of cancer than people without the disease. ...more

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All

Anal Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have anal cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. ...more

Anal Cancer: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis

Being told you have anal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more

Anal Cancer: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn the stage groupings for anal cancer. ...more

Prostate/Rectal Ultrasound in Understanding Your Diagnosis

A prostate or rectal ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to look at your prostate or your rectum. ...more

Anal Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis

After a diagnosis of anal cancer, you'll likely have other tests. Learn which tests you may have. ...more

Deciding on Treatment See All

Anal Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment

Different types of treatment have different goals. Learn about anal cancer treatments and their goals, so you can choose the one that's best for you. ...more

Anal Cancer: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment

Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how chemo is used to treat anal cancer. ...more

Anal Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Deciding on Treatment

Radiation therapy is one way to treat anal cancer. It uses X-rays to destroy and control the growth of cancer cells. ...more

Anal Cancer: Surgery in Deciding on Treatment

There are two types of surgery used to treat anal cancer. Learn about these surgeries....more

Managing Side Effects See AllChemotherapy Side Effects See AllOther Treatment Side Effects See All

General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects

You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more

Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects

Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more

Anal Cancer: Treatment Questions in Managing Side Effects

Here is a list of questions to ask your healthcare provider about treatment for anal cancer. ...more

Cancer FAQs See All

Anal Cancer Overview in Cancer FAQs

The anus is the last part of the digestive tract. Most anal cancers start in the cells that make the inside lining of the anus. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more

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