How Long Does It Take To Get Rid Of Anal Cancer

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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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Anal Cancer - Should I be concerned?

Nelson, I know you are a long term survivor. What have you done to make sure you do not have anal cancer? I am so afraid of it since I read we have like 10 times the rate.Carlos...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

CarlosLike you, i am also very concerned about anal cancer since I have been living with HIV for over 25 years.In the United States, the rate for anal cancer in the general population is 1 case per 100,000 people; among HIV-negative men who have sex... Read more »

anal cancer

hi nelsoni have read again and again about anal cancer cases on rise in gay men ...who are hiv positive...though i am not much into receptive anal intercourse but ya i do it like once a month...any ways...i am positive wid cd 4 cell around...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

Anal cancer incidence in HIV in higher in long term survivors and in those with low CD4 cells in the past (nadir CD4 count). But it is good for every HIV positive person to get at least a digital rectal exam once a year, and possibly a pap smear.... Read more »

Chemoradiation for anal cancer dropping cd4

I started chemoradiation for anal cancer with an absolute cd4 of over 800. VL of 20,000 I was on no meds for the past 2 1/2 years. 4 months post treatment my cd4 is in the low 300 's . I expected a drop due to the effects that radiation has on...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I understand your doctor's concern. One additional number to know is your CD4 percent. If you are seeing an increase over time, then it is likely your counts will recover. However if your CD4 percent is < 15% now with those absolute counts... Read more »

HPV/Anal Cancer (HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS) (HPV)

I've previously had anal HPV over 20 years ago due to one sexual encounter. None since that time and HIV-. I'm concerned now about cancer. I've had no symptoms that I know of and did have laser therapy at that time over 20 years...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The test you would need is an anal pap smear. Many infectious disease doctors or HIV specialists should be well equipped and experienced at performing this simple painless procedure. (We do them routinely at the Frascino Medical Group.) You... Read more »

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