Anal cancer linked to human papillomavirus

"A retrospective audit has been undertaken of squamous (epidermoid) type of anal cancer diagnosed and treated in the principality of Wales over a five-year period (1995-99) with follow-up until 2005. The referral pattern, distribution, presenting symptoms, predisposing conditions, clinical findings and staging modalities were documented," scientists in Wales reported.

"The surgical and oncological treatment together with their outcome was analysed. Patients were identified from the Welsh Cancer Registry and the pathology databases of the 17 acute hospitals in Wales. Data was collected...

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