Surgery – MCQ 76 – Treatment of choice for anal cancer

The treatment of choice for squamous cell anal cancer is:
A. Abdominoperineal resection
B. Laser fulgaration
C. Chemoradiotherapy
D. Platinum—based chemotherapy

Correct answer : C. Chemoradiotherapy

Chemotherapy with radiotherapy (Nigro regimen) is the preferred treatment for anal carcinoma.

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