How Can Anal Cancer Be Avoided

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Anal Cancer, HIV and Gay/Bisexual Men

In the general population, anal cancer is a rare disease. Few people knew about it before Farrah Fawcett made public her struggle with the illness. Among men who have sex with men (MSM), and especially HIV-positive MSM, the incidence of anal cancer is significantly more prevalent and increasing annually. 1 However, the majority of gay and bisexual men know little about the disease, have never been tested for it, nor know that screening tests...

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can anal sex without bleeding can cause hiv (RISK OF HIV AS A TOP, 2010) (ANAL MUCOUS, ANAL FLUIDS, RECTAL SECRETIONS, 2010)

hello doctor 1 week before i had anal sex without condom i was at insertive position but there was no bleeding from his anus is i am at risk of hiv doctor i dont know his hiv status please answer my question it is freaking me out... thanks ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Unprotected sex is risky business, whether you're the top gun or bottom boy. It's concerning to see how many guys think that if they only top they are not at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS! This is certainly not the case. See... Read more »

Incontinence after anal carcinoma treatment; What to do??

I completed radiation and chemo treatment for squamous cell carcinoma about a year ago. I spoke with my doctors about my inability to effectively control bowel movements, especially if it is quite loose. As a result, I have had a few embarrassing...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Although I'm happy to hear about your successful completion of the combined radiation/chemotherapy regimen for anal cancer, the long term effects you describe certainly have a negative impact on your quality of life. As you allude to in your... Read more »

anal warts

I have anal warts now. Can I make them go away at home without a prescription?...

Response from Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

University of Utah, School of Medicine

I don't think you are going to have much luck treating anal warts at home. The non-prescription treatments for warts generally use salycylic acid that needs to stay in contact with the wart but not the healthy tissue for hours, usually through... Read more »

Anal Cancer; can you get it by masturbating

This is a simple but very serious question. Since you can contract anal cancer from homosexual activity, is it possible to also contract anal cancer from excessive masturbation only?Sincerely,Francis ...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

You can NOT get anal cancer from masturbating. In fact, you can not get any cancer from masturbating. Masturbation is a completely safe activity. Most cases of anal cancer in gay men are caused by the HPV virus (human papillomavirus, also known... Read more »

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Anal cancer

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I tested positive 14 years ago, and have had several AIDS complications. But this is my most recent cause for alarm:
My rectal surgeon has been monitoring and burning off my anal warts for the past 2 years. Recently, we decided one recurring spot... Read more »

Anal wart surgery

Posted by Anonymous, 8 Replies

I am about to have surgery for anal warts that I have in my anal canal. I was wondering if anyone else has had the outpatient surgery and tell me wht it's like post-op. when will I be able to go back to work? How long am I likey to be in discomfort? Read more »

why anal sex is more riskier than oral sex

Posted by mick, 2 Replies

i hope i will keep posting my questions here and i'd like to ask why anal sex is more dangerous than oral sex? Read more »

Anal penetration

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hey,
yesterday I was on the bed and the guy who was on top of me penetrated me for 2 second without condom, then he sat on my dick and my dick penetrated his ass also for 2-3 second...what are my chances of aids?
I didnt want it, he did it within a... Read more »

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