Gastrointestinal Tumors - Anal Cancer
The treatment of anal canal cancer has been a true success story. With modern radiation techniques and the addition of chemotherapy, we are able to prevent the vast majority of colostomies without sacrificing cure rates. Radiation is given over a course 4-6 weeks with concurrent chemotherapy. Surgery is reserved for salvage treatment only. The typical side effects include skin irritation, diarrhea, fatigue, and low blood counts.
