What follow-up care is recommended for patients treated for anal cancer to monitor for recurrence?

Guideline-aligned answer with reasoning, red flags and references. Clinically reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP.

Posted: 21 August 2025 Guideline-Aligned (High Confidence) Clinically Reviewed
Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGPClinical Lead • iatroX

The provided UK guideline excerpts do not contain specific recommendations for the follow-up care of patients treated for anal cancer to monitor for recurrence ,,,.

While one guideline details follow-up for non-metastatic colorectal cancer, including serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis for the first 3 years after potentially curative surgical treatment, this guidance is specific to colorectal cancer and not anal cancer . Other guidelines provided cover oesophago-gastric cancer, lung cancer, and melanoma, none of which are relevant to anal cancer follow-up ,,.

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