Anal and rectal cancer can be scary diagnoses, which is why we specialize only in the most effective of care. Depending on where your cancer is localized, you may have a couple of different options when it comes to the removal of the tumor. Most surgeries are used in conjunction with chemotherapy or radiation, so make sure to develop a full plan of treatment with your oncologist. In the meantime, let’s discuss your rectal cancer surgery options.
The Difference Between Colon Cancer & Anal Cancer
Colon cancer and anal cancer might sound, at first, like they are nearly identical; however, these diseases have totally different causes, presentation, and symptoms. Simply put, anal cancer and colon cancer are as different as skin cancer and cervical cancer. In fact, the anus is structurally different tissue than that of the colon; this is only where the distinctions begin.