FreeMD® Anal Cancer: Complications

Anal Cancer

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Complications

Underlying Cause

Anal Cancer Complications

Complications of anal cancer include:

Perianal abscess
Intestinal obstruction
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Cancer spread to other organs in the body
Cancer recurrence
Radiation therapy side effects
Chemotherapy side effects

Side effects of radiation therapy include:

Skin burns
Confusion (with radiation to the brain)
Difficulty swallowing
Fatigue
Hair loss
Headaches (with radiation to the brain)
Nausea and vomiting
Other cancers
Rashes and other skin changes (discoloration)
Weight loss

Side effects of chemotherapy:

Anorexia
Bone marrow damage
Constipation and diarrhea
Hair loss
Increased risk of infection
Mouth sores (mucositis)
Nausea and vomiting
Weakness or fatigue

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Last Updated: Oct 25, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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