Detailed information on how the digestive system works, including a full-color, labeled illustration of the digestive system.
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The anus is the last part of the digestive tract. Learn more about its anatomy, including where anal cancer is likely to start.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have anal cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.
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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.
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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.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how chemo is used to treat anal cancer.
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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.
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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.
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Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast.
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To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.
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Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment.
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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.
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