Anal Cancer
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Saving Lives From Anal Cancer
Paulette Crowther’s three children were grown and she was plotting a midlife career change when a routine colonoscopy picked up cancer, but not of the colon — of the anus.
The diagnosis was a shock. Ms. Crowther, a 51-year-old mother of three from New York City, had had no symptoms and was feeling just fine. It felt like a bolt from the blue. The cancer had already spread.
But as Ms. Crowther and her children scoured the Internet for information, they couldn’t help but wonder whether the cancer could have been prevented, or caught earlier at least.
Some 80 to 90 percent of anal cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, the same kind of virus that…
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Anal cancer is on the rise, especially in women. Should they be screened?
In response to this alarming trend, leading experts specialists in oncology, pathology, gynecology, infectious diseases, and more believe it's time to start screening some women for anal cancer.
Marcia Cross Opens Up About Her Experience With Anal Cancer
Marcia Cross recently got candid about her experience with anal cancer in an effort to reduce the stigma associated with the disease.
Should Gay Men Be Getting Anal Pap Smears?
It’s time to talk about Pap smears, guys. More specifically, if you’re a man who has sex with other men, or MSM, you should consider talking to your medical provider about getting an anal Pap smear.
The importance of HPV16 in anal cancer prevention
There is still a long way to go until anal cancer screening in high-risk populations will be as established as cervical cancer screening. The study of Lin and colleagues constitutes an important step in this direction.
‘Putting Your Bottom at the Top of Your List’ — The Pap Smear That’s Not Just for Women
“Anal health” isn’t a topic that comes up in most routine doctor visits. But many people — specifically, those who have HIV, men who have sex with men, and women who have had precancerous changes found on routine pap screening — are at increased risk.
Anal cancer – a review
Anal cancer accounts for only 1.5% of gastrointestinal malignancies but this disease has shown a steady increase in incidence particularly in HIV positive males.
Farrah Fawcett’s Death Spotlights Rare Cancer Type
One in 624 men and women will be diagnosed with cancer of the anus, anal canal, or anorectum during their life, which translates to a 0.16% lifetime risk of anal cancer.
How the anal cancer epidemic in gay and bi HIV-positive men can be prevented
Some in the medical community have identified anal cancer as the next big crisis among HIV-infected gay and bisexual men. Initiation of anti-retroviral therapy in the 1990s greatly reduced the AIDS-related death rate and improved survival. However, this improvement in survival led to an increase in the lifetime risk of developing anal cancer, especially among HIV-positive gay and bisexual men.
HPV Cancers in Men Take Off
A male-centric vaccination approach might be more effective at combating the STD.
No One Will Talk About Anal Cancer
Anal cancer faces a “double hit” when it comes to prejudice, says Eng. “First, because it’s associated with a body part that is already taboo. And second, because it’s associated with sexual activity.”
Why Don’t Doctors Tell Patients the HPV Vaccine Can Prevent Anal Cancer?
A widely available vaccine can substantially lower the risk of various cancers for those who receive it. For men who have sex with men, the benefits may extend even further. But those potential benefits for gay and bisexual men are often left out of the conversation.
Saving Lives From Anal Cancer
Some 80 to 90 percent of anal cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, the same kind of virus that causes cervical cancer. There is no clear medical consensus on screening for anal cancer. Choices include a digital rectal exam or digital anal exam, done as part of a physical or gynecological checkup, or an anal Pap smear.
Anal Cancer Foundation
The HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation is dedicated to empowering anal cancer patients and accelerating prevention and research methods that eliminate anal cancer and the virus that causes the majority of cases, HPV.
Farrah Fawcett Foundation
Our mission is to provide funding for innovative methods of HPV related cancer research, support prevention and awareness, and to help those struggling with cancer today.
The Anchor Study
Anal cancer rates are rising among people living with HIV. The goal of the ANCHOR study is to find the best way to prevent anal cancer among HIV positive men and women.
National LGBT Cancer Network
The National LGBT Cancer Network is the only program in the country addressing the needs of all LGBT people with cancer and those at risk. Our work focuses on education, advocacy and training.
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