Anal Cancer Diagnostic Test or Procedures: Anal cancer can be diagnosed during routine medical exams or during minor procedures such as the removal of hemorrhoids. It may also be diagnosed by a digital rectal examination (DRE), when a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the anus to feel for unusual growths.
For prompt and early detection of anal cancer, the American Cancer Society recommends that all people above 50 years old should have a DRE every five to 10 years. [Note: Being above 50 is considered a risk factor of the disease.]
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