p16 positivity is an independent prognostic factor for OS and DSS in patients with AJCC stages I to III carcinoma of the anal canal.

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This prospective randomized study showed that EUS-guided fine-needle sampling of solid masses using suction yields a higher number of slides without increasing bloodiness. Although, the proportion of target cells was relatively similar between the suction and non-suction sampling techniques, the sensitivity and negative predictive values of the procedure were significantly higher when suction was added.

Induction chemotherapy before CRT and surgery showed a high local control rate and promising long-term outcome as OS and DFS.