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Future Oncol
; 10(8): 1427-41, 2014 Jun.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25052753
RESUMEN
Anal cancer is an uncommon cancer; however, it is rising in incidence. There is confusion regarding nomenclature and the distinction between anal canal cancer and anal margin cancer. This article discusses the modern definition, etiology and staging of anal canal and anal margin cancers. Modern chemotherapy and radiotherapy regimens are discussed, in addition to modern imaging and radiotherapy techniques. Future preventative strategies and potential novel treatments are discussed.