Understanding anal cancer
This booklet is about anal cancer (cancer of the anus). The anus is part of the large bowel, which includes the colon and rectum. We have separate booklets about colon cancer and rectal cancer.
This booklet is about anal cancer (cancer of the anus). The anus is part of the large bowel, which includes the colon and rectum. We have separate booklets about colon cancer and rectal cancer.
About this booklet
This booklet is for anyone who has been diagnosed with anal cancer. There is also information for carers, family members and friends.
The booklet explains what the anus is and how anal cancer is treated. It also has information about feelings and practical and financial issues.
We have more information about testing for and diagnosing anal cancer.
We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.
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