Anoscopy explained: Purpose, process and results
An anoscopy is a procedure that examines the lining of the anal canal to help diagnose anal conditions. Anoscopies can help doctors...
Demystifying the well-woman: What to expect during this...
If you’ve never had a well-woman exam before, you might be wondering what to expect. Is it similar to an annual physical? Which parts...
What is anal dysplasia? Causes, treatment and outlook
Anal dysplasia is a condition in which cells in the anal canal change and become abnormal. Anal dysplasia is not cancer. But it can...
I have HPV. Now what?
We all hope the awkwardness is over after we get our Pap and HPV tests. So hearing that you have tested positive for HPV can be a...
14 common anal cancer questions
Anal cancer can be hard to talk about. And, even when it is talked about, anal cancer is often mistaken for — or lumped together...
3 myths about anal cancer, debunked
Anal cancer is a fairly rare type of cancer that develops in the anus and anal canal. About 8,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed...
Anal cancer vs. colorectal cancer: What’s the difference?
Anal cancer and colorectal cancer both develop in the lower gastrointestinal tract, but these types of cancer differ in many...
Colonoscopy anesthesia: 7 things to know
If you’ve never had a colonoscopy before, you might have some questions about anesthesia.
Is there more than one option, for...
What happens if a doctor finds cancer during my colonoscopy?
Most colonoscopies end with a gastroenterologist saying to come back in 10 years for another colorectal cancer screening, a woozy ride...
Squamous cell carcinomas: 8 things to know about the...
Much like adenocarcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas can develop in many locations, including the skin, lungs and cervix.
Unlike...