Dr Urquhart is a member of the International Anal Neoplasia Society and works in the High-Resolution Anoscopy clinic based at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney. High resolution anoscopy is performed by only a small number of centres in Australia and is utilised to assess patients where there is a concern that anal cancer may develop. During high-resolution anoscopy, a microscope is utilised to inspect for abnormal cells that can be signs of a cancer precursor.

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If a precursor for cancer is detected (Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) or High-Grade Intraepithelial lesion (HSIL)), then further treatment or close surveillance may be required, which we complete through our clinic.

In cases of anal cancer being detected, Dr Urquhart specialises in treating anal cancer and can coordinate your treatment with the group of specialists involved in the care of this condition. In confirmed anal cancer, treatment typically involves a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy with rates of cure that continue to improve. In most cases, chemoradiotherapy provides a cure for the condition.

Surgery may also be required to either confirm the diagnosis, provide initial treatment or, in cases where further treatment after chemoradiotherapy is required. All anal cancer cases are discussed at our Cancer MDT through St Vincent’s Hospital.