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ArticleCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2024

Factors Influencing Outcomes and Survival in Anal Cancer.

Hugo C Temperley, Benjamin M Mac Curtain, Niall J O'Sullivan, Cormac Mulhall, Tatiana S Temperley, Brian J Mehigan, John O Larkin, Paul H McCormick, Colm Kerr, David Gallagher and 3 more

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Hugo C TemperleyDepartment of Radiology, St. James's Hospital, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0001-9151-3431
Benjamin M Mac CurtainDepartment of Surgery, St. James's Hospital, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0003-4534-2795
Niall J O'SullivanDepartment of Radiology, St. James's Hospital, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0002-6241-7819
Cormac MulhallDepartment of Surgery, St. James's Hospital, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland.
Tatiana S TemperleyDepartment of Surgery, St. James's Hospital, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland.
Brian J MehiganDepartment of Surgery, St. James's Hospital, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland.
John O LarkinDepartment of Surgery, St. James's Hospital, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland.
Paul H McCormickDepartment of Surgery, St. James's Hospital, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland.
Colm KerrDepartment of Infectious Diseases, St. James's Hospital, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland.
David GallagherDepartment of Medical Oncology, St. James's Hospital, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland.
Colm BerginDepartment of Infectious Diseases, St. James's Hospital, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland.
Charles GillhamDepartment of Radiation Oncology, St. James's Hospital, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland.
Michael E KellyDepartment of Surgery, St. James's Hospital, D08 NHY1 Dublin, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0002-0757-6411

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Abstract

backgroundWe aim to ascertain prognostic factors in the current management of anal cancer within this study.

methodsWe reviewed the management and outcomes of anal cancer cases over a seven-year period, inclusive (2016-2023). The primary objectives were to assess the demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, and outcomes of all anal cancer patients within our institution. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was used to estimate survival differences between cohorts, with statistical significance determined using log-rank testing. Cox proportional hazards regression was utilised to identify prognostic factors. Cox regression hazard ratios were reported along with confidence intervals and

resultsThe median follow-up time for the study was 29.8 months. Seventy-five patients with anal cancer were included in this study, with 88% (66/75) being squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and the majority having regional disease (82.7% (62/75)). The median age at diagnosis was 63.4 years (36-94). There was a female preponderance (57.3% (43/75)). In total, 84% (63/75) underwent definitive chemoradiation (

conclusionPresenting characteristics including stage, nodal, and differentiation status remain key prognostic indicators in those diagnosed with anal malignancy.

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Anus NeoplasmsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCarcinoma, Squamous CellChemoradiotherapyFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisRetrospective StudiesTreatment Outcomeanal canceroncological outcomesrecurrencesalvage surgerysurvivaltreatment response

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