Anal Cancer Center - Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach Oncologist Doctors for Anal CancerType of Physician: Oncologist What is a Oncologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; the oncologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. These subspecialists decide on and administer chemotherapy as well as consult with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatment for cancer. Specialty: Oncology (Medical) Common Name: Cancer Doctor Oncologist Doctors in Huntington Beach * Pacific Shores Medical Group  Beverly Oncology  Glenn Tisman MD  Wilshire Oncology Medical Group  Wilshire Oncology Medical Group  Magan Medical Clinic  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  Ghassan Al-Jazayrly MD  Osborne Head and Neck Institute  Wilshire Oncology Medical Group  East Valley Hematology Oncology Medical Group Inc  Lee S Rosen MD  UCLA Neuro-Oncology  UCLA Neuro-Oncology  Armando E Giuliano MD & Alice P Chung MD  William H Isacoff MD  Riverside Medical Clinic  Olive View Medical Center  Otis Gaddis MD  San Diego Cancer Center  Tri Valley Oncology & Hematology  San Diego Pacific Oncology & Hematology Associates  UCSD Moores Cancer Center Hematology Oncology  San Diego Pacific Oncology & Hematology Associates  Kousay Al-Kourainy MD  Evan Slater MD Huntington Beach, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-19
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Anal CancerRead the Anal Cancer article » General Information About Anal CancerAnal 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 to 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? inches long. The skin around the outside of the anus is called the perianal area. Tumors in this area are skin tumors, not anal cancer.
Being infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) can affect the risk of developing anal cancer.Risk factors include the following:
Possible signs of anal cancer include bleeding from the anus or rectum or a lump near the anus.These and other symptoms may be caused by anal cancer. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur:
Recommended Reading Related to Anal CancerSexually Transmitted Diseases in Men (STDs in Men) » What are STDs and how can their spread be prevented?Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are transmitted during any type of sexual exposure, including intercourse (vaginal or anal), oral sex, and the sharing of sexual devices, such as vibrators. In the professional medical arena, STDs are referred to as STIs (sexually transmitted infections). This terminology is used because many infections are frequently temporary. Some STDs are infections that are transmitted by persistent and close skin-to-skin contact, including during sexual intimacy. Although treatment exists for many STDs, others currently are usually incurable, such as HIV, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and HHV-8. Furthermore, many infections can be present in, and be spread by, patients who do not have symptoms. The most effective way to prevent the spread of STDs is abstinence. Alternatively, the diligent use of latex barriers, such as condoms, during vaginal or anal... Read the Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Men (STDs in Men) article » Other Related Anal Cancer ArticlesEmergency Contact for Huntington Beach
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