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Research and clinical trials for anal cancer

All cancer treatments have to be fully researched before they can be used for everyone. This is so we know that they work, they are better than the treatments already available and they are safe.

Research into anal cancer

Researchers are currently looking at better ways to treat anal cancer and manage treatment side effects.

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Our clinical trials database has open, closed and result summaries of trials in the UK.

What are clinical trials?

Trials aim to find out if a new test, procedure or treatment is safe and better than those currently available.

Before you take part

Find out what you should know, and what questions you should ask before agreeing to take part in a clinical trial.

How to join a clinical trial

Talk to your doctor if there's a trial you're interested in. They can say if it's right for you.

Our research into rare cancers

Find out more about CRUK's current and past research into rare cancers.

Last reviewed: 15 Aug 2025

Next review due: 15 Aug 2028

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