Long-term Effects and Anorectal Function in Patients with Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Following Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy - Summary - MDSpire

Long-term Effects and Anorectal Function in Patients with Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Following Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy

  • By

  • Tongzhen Xu

  • Jinming Shi

  • Huiying Ma

  • Jiacheng Shuai

  • Shulian Wang

  • Yongwen Song

  • Yueping Liu

  • Hui Fang

  • Ningning Lu

  • Shunan Qi

  • Bo Chen

  • Yirui Zhai

  • Wenwen Zhang

  • Hao Jing

  • Yexiong Li

  • Ning Li

  • Yuan Tang

  • Jing Jin

  • January 27, 2026

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Objective:

To evaluate the long-term outcomes, late toxicity, and anorectal function in patients with anal squamous cell carcinoma treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), highlighting the significance of late toxicity assessment.

Key Findings:
  • High rates of acute adverse events were observed, impacting treatment adherence, with specific statistics to support this.
  • Long-term anorectal function was assessed with varying degrees of incontinence reported, including specific percentages.
  • Survival rates and disease-free survival were evaluated, showing promising outcomes with IMRT, supported by relevant data.
Interpretation:

IMRT appears to provide effective treatment for anal squamous cell carcinoma with manageable long-term toxicity, which should be defined more clearly.

Limitations:
  • Single-center study may limit generalizability and could impact the external validity of the findings.
  • Retrospective design may introduce bias, affecting the reliability of the outcomes.
Conclusion:

IMRT is a viable treatment option for anal squamous cell carcinoma, demonstrating favorable long-term outcomes and anorectal function, which is crucial for clinical practice.

Original Source(s)

Long-term Effects and Anorectal Function in Patients with Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Following Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy

  • by Tongzhen Xu, Jinming Shi, Huiying Ma, Jiacheng Shuai, Shulian Wang, Yongwen Song, Yueping Liu, Hui Fang, Ningning Lu, Shunan Qi, Bo Chen, Yirui Zhai, Wenwen Zhang, Hao Jing, Yexiong Li, Ning Li, Yuan Tang, Jing Jin

  • January 27, 2026

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