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Condition: Anal Cancer

Anal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the anus.

The anus is the end of the large intestine, below the rectum, through which stool (solid waste) leaves the body. The anus is formed partly from the outer skin layers of the body and partly from the intestine. Two ring-like muscles, called sphincter muscles, open and close the anal opening and let stool pass out of the body. The anal canal, the part of the anus between the rectum and the anal opening, is about 1-1½ inches long.

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Resources Related to Anal Cancer

Anal Cancer Treatment (Article)

Anal cancer treatment options include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and/or surgery.

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Anal Cancer Prevention (Article)

Anal cancer prevention includes avoiding risk factors like the human papillomavirus (HPV) and taking protective steps like receiving the HPV vaccine.

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Treatments and Procedures Related to Anal Cancer

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Cancer Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Hormone Therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Quality of Life Management
  • Radiation Therapy

Providers Treating Anal Cancer

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Anal Cancer. Review each provider for availability.

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Jibran Ahmed, M.D.

Jibran Ahmed, M.D. Medical Oncologist

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Rangaswamy Govindarajan, M.D.

Rangaswamy Govindarajan, M.D. Medical Oncologist

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Jason S. Mizell, M.D.

Jason S. Mizell, M.D. Colorectal Surgeon

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W. Conan Mustain, M.D.

W. Conan Mustain, M.D. Colorectal Surgeon

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Adam  R. Wolfe, M.D.

Adam R. Wolfe, M.D. Radiation Oncologist

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Areas of Expertise for Anal Cancer

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Cancer Care

The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.

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GI Cancer

Gastrointestinal Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

Cancers of the digestive system can be very serious, impacting both survival and quality of life.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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