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Overview: Anal Cancer
How Many People Get Anal Cancer?

The American Cancer Society's most recent estimates for anal cancer in the United States are for 2009:

  • 5,290 new cases of anal cancer
  • 710 deaths from anal cancer

Women get anal cancer slightly more often than men. Anal cancer is found mainly in adults, with the average age being in the early 60s. While anal cancer is a serious disease, treatment often works very well. Most people with this cancer can be cured.

Last Medical Review: 09/08/2009
Last Revised: 09/08/2009
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