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Anal cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.

Authors :
Glynne-Jones, R.
Northover, J. M. A.
Cervantes, A.
Source :
Annals of Oncology. May2010, Vol. 21 Issue suppl_5, pv87-v92. 1p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article focuses on the clinical practice guidelines of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up treatment of patients with an epidermoid anal cancer. It mentions that the diagnosis of epidermoid anal cancer includes documentation of predisposing factors and history of symptoms, and protoscopy. It states various recommendations for the treatment of anal cancer which include local excision, radiobiologically, and modality chemoradiation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09237534
Volume :
21
Issue :
suppl_5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Annals of Oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
51648827
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/annonc/mdq171