Anal cancer is fairly rare -- much less common than cancer of the colon or rectum. The most recent American Cancer Society estimates for anal cancer in the United States are for 2012:
- About 6,230 new cases (3,980 in women and 2,250 in men)
- About 780 deaths (480 in women and 300 in men)
The number of new anal cancer cases has been on the rise for many years. Anal cancer is found mainly in adults, with the average age being in the early 60s. The disease affects women somewhat more often than men.
Treatment for anal cancer is often very effective, and most patients with this cancer can be cured. But anal cancer can be a serious condition.
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