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Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology: Guidelines for the management of anal canal cancer

Background Anal canal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a relatively uncommon neoplasia, and it is mostly a local‐regional cancer, of low metastatic potential (only 15%), resulting in cure in most cases treated with definitive chemoradiation. On the other hand, its incidence has been steadily increas...

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Published in:Journal of surgical oncology 2024-09, Vol.130 (4), p.810-829
Main Authors: Valadão, Marcus, Riechelmann, Rachel P., Silva, José Antonio Cunha e, Mali, Jorge, Azevedo, Bruno, Aguiar, Samuel, Araújo, Rodrigo, Feitoza, Mario, Coelho, Eid, Rosa, Arthur Accioly, Jay, Naomi, Braun, Alexcia Camila, Pinheiro, Rodrigo, Salvador, Héber
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Summary:Background Anal canal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a relatively uncommon neoplasia, and it is mostly a local‐regional cancer, of low metastatic potential (only 15%), resulting in cure in most cases treated with definitive chemoradiation. On the other hand, its incidence has been steadily increasing over the last decades, which makes it an important public health problem. In an effort to provide surgeons and oncologists who treat patients with anal cancer with the most updated information based on the best scientific evidence, the Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology (SBCO) has produced the present guideline for the management of anal canal SCC, focused on the main topics related to daily clinical practice. Objectives The SBCO developed the present guidelines to provide recommendations on the main topics related to the management of anal canal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) based on current scientific evidence. Methods Between October 2022 and January 2023, 14 experts met to develop the guidelines for the management of anal canal cancer. A total of 30 relevant topics were distributed among the participants. The methodological quality of a final list with 121 sources was evaluated, all the evidence was examined and revised, and the management guidelines were formulated by the 14‐expert committee. To reach a final consensus, all the topics were reviewed in a meeting that was attended by all the experts. Results The proposed guidelines contained 30 topics considered to be highly relevant in the management of anal canal cancer, covering subjects related to screening recommendations, preventive measures, tests required for diagnosing and staging, treatment strategies, response assessment after chemoradiotherapy, surgical technique‐related aspects, and follow‐up recommendations. In addition, screening and response assessment algorithms, and a checklist were proposed to summarize the important information and offer an updated tool to assist surgeons and oncologists who treat anal canal cancer and in providing the best care to their patients. Conclusion These guidelines summarize recommendations based on the most current scientific evidence on relevant aspects of anal canal cancer management and are a practical guide to help surgeons and oncologists who treat anal canal cancer make the best therapeutic decisions.
ISSN:0022-4790
1096-9098
1096-9098
DOI:10.1002/jso.27269