Saturday 28 December 2024
Anal cancer is rare, approximately only 1,400 people are diagnosed in the UK each year.
Anal cancer can be found anywhere in the anus, which is part of your digestive system and is the area your stool (poo) moves through, to leave your body. It is a small tube (approximately 4cm long) and is indicted by number 9 on the below image:
Image source: How your bowel works | About bowel cancer | Bowel Cancer UK
Anal cancer is more common in women and people over 50. In 9 out of 10 cases in the UK, it is linked to the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). However, most people who are affected by HPV will not develop cancer.
Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
