Anal Cancer

If you (or a loved one) are worried about developing anal cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, the Detailed Guide and the Overview below can help you find the answers you need.

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Circle Of Sharing »

Circle Of Sharing™ helps cancer patients and their caregivers get personalized information about the disease, and share that information with family and friends.

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Clinical Trials »

Clinical trials are studies in which people volunteer to take part in tests of new drugs or procedures. Knowing all you can about clinical trials can help you feel better when deciding whether or not to take part in one.

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HPV »

About 8 out of 10 squamous cell anal cancers are caused by either HPV 16 or 18 -- the same types of genital HPV that cause cervical cancer.

If you want extensive medical details about a specific form of cancer, our comprehensive Detailed Guides will meet your needs.
If you've just started learning about cancer, our easy-to-understand Overview documents are a good place to begin.

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