%0 Journal Article
%T Hellenic society of medical oncology (HESMO) guidelines for the management of anal cancer.
%A Gouvas N
%A Gourtsoyianni S
%A Kalogeridi MA
%A Sougklakos J
%A Vini L
%A Xynos E
%A  
%J Updates Surg
%V 73
%N 1
%D Feb 2021
%M 33231836
%F 2.692
%R 10.1007/s13304-020-00923-2
%X Despite considerable improvement in the management of anal cancer, there is a great deal of variation in the outcomes among European countries, and in particular among different hospital centres in Greece and Cyprus. The aim was to elaborate a consensus on the multidisciplinary management of anal cancer, based on European guidelines (European Society of Medical Oncologists-ESMO), considering local special characteristics of our healthcare system. Following discussion and online communication among members of an executive team, a consensus was developed. Guidelines are proposed along with algorithms of diagnosis and treatment. The importance of centralisation, care by a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and adherence to guidelines are emphasised.