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Anal cancer is a rare type of cancer. The anus is where stool leaves your body when you go to the bathroom. It is made up of your outer layers of skin and the end of your large intestine. Anal cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the anus.

Symptoms include bleeding, pain or lumps in the anal area. Anal itching and discharge can also be signs of anal cancer. Possible treatments include radiation, chemotherapy and surgery. Your treatment will depend whether the tumor has spread, and on the type, size and location of the tumor.

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Resolved Question: Why can you not put styrofoam in the microwave? (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:54:04 GMT)
Okay, this is beginning to piss me off. I've been searching on google for a few hours and have not been able to get any specific information with a detailed explanation as to where the conclusion came from. I want specifics to the following question: What exact health effects happen to one person when they eat food from a Styrofoam bowel that was microwaved? Here's a good example of a response: The chemicals added to your system from eating food microwaved in a Styrofoam bowel increase the ch
Resolved Question: What could it be? what could the lump be? possibly cancer? (Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:47:58 GMT)
Im 14 years old and have been having health issues for about the last year. It all started last school in the 7th grade. In the winter time. At first I kept getting diagnosed with multiple upper respertory infections. They put me on medicines but they never helped. These were diagnosed at urgent care facilities. I had really bad headaches, nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, anal bleeding, vomiting, and a cough. Finally i went to see my family doctor. We tried multiple medicines, including allergy and
Resolved Question: How can atheist evolutionists & “gay friendly” churches promote sodomy as a desirable trait? (Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:39:35 GMT)
Male homosexual behavior increases the risk of microorganism infections, hemorrhoids, anal prolapse, leakage, rectal pain, ulcers, anal fissures, anal cancer, and ano-rectal trauma. Although (some) heterosexual partners practice it, they do it much less frequently and so the risk is less. The issue here is long-term practice of a behavior with high health risks. From a pure evolutionary point of view, one would find the behavior an undesirable trait compared to normal heterosexual interco
Resolved Question: Question for gay guys regarding health of a certain body part? (Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:28:13 GMT)
I recently read a medical journal article talking about how anal cancer is a problem for gay men, just curious how you rectify that with your lifestyle and its practices...I'm a straight guy but when I read about it I was struck with man that would scare me straight if I was a homosexual.
Resolved Question: I'm worried about my health. i think i might have cancer.I don't sleep at night and i have no appetite? (Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:19:27 GMT)
I noticed a bit of blood coming From my anal and that's without any bowel movements.I'm always tired but can never sleep. i get pains in my tummy area too.can u help me by telling me whats wrong.
Resolved Question: Where do I go to get rid of genital warts? (Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:47:12 GMT)
September 22, I went to an outpatient clinic and they checked my anus and the doctor said that I had genital warts. He told me they would surgically remove it and they would call me in 3 weeks. But for some reason I feel like they aren't going to call back because I was given no documentation or anything. I NEED TO GET THEM REMOVED! I'm only 20. I don't have health insurance. I feel helpless, I don't even want to tell anyone because I am so ashamed. I'm so alone, I don't know who to call. They
Resolved Question: Penis started bleeding before sex? O.o Need opinions? (Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:32:49 GMT)
Ok so 2 days ago Me and my gf were in my room and we were getting intimate with each other, I got an erection and right before we were gonna start, she told me she felt wetness, I looked down and saw blood on my shirt, Under that, my boxers were stained with blood. I felt NO pain what so ever & This had never happened before & the actual bleeding lasted only seconds, I didnt panic but did lose the erection, I just went 2 the restroom and changed boxers, immediately I urinated but I didnt see a
Resolved Question: Help please with my problems? (Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:40:18 GMT)
Hi, I'm 13 years old. I have been having SOOO many problems with my penis recently, I have had to go to the doctors 4 times and the emergency room in 1 month. I have a urologist appointment according to them, but I don't know when this is, they're going to send a letter to parents or something I think. I basically wake up thinking "another day, another day with health problems" I cry about it every day, even when typing this out. I have now got a red foreskin (which could be balanitis and I am
Resolved Question: What Lilith placement do you have? (Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:08:28 GMT)
Do you agree with the following description of your placement? Aries - Lilith in Aries is straight-forward about her sexuality and may use it to feel powerful. Applied in a negative manner, there may be temper tantrums or bratty behavior. Taurus - Lilith in Taurus may hide money or possessions, and there will be a great deal of secrecy regarding finances. This can also indicate miserliness, or a refusal to share one's resources with others. Gemini - When Lilith hides herself among the twin
Resolved Question: Should gay men pay extra for health insurance? (Mon, 09 May 2011 16:50:39 GMT)
Some states/cities/municipalities won't hire smokers because they say it causes their health insurance costs to be higher. That seem fine to do legally. If it is politically correct for obese people to have to pay more for health/life insurance, or smokers to have to pay more, then why not gay men, if they have higher rates of cancer? I think that any risk factor that puts you at a higher cancer rate, be it lung or anal cancer, the person should have to pay for the added risk. What do you
Resolved Question: anal cancer leads to homosexual men being nearly twice as likely to contract cancer than straight men? (Mon, 09 May 2011 14:53:48 GMT)
based on this lots report of a study of Californian people. I don't get that? can some one explain it to me http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13295300 thanks.. oh thanks for that, I don't get what your calling stupid though my question or the report or both.. ambiguous oh okay, I guess what i'm asking is why should nearly twice as many guy men (as per straight men) contract cancer unless anal sex is very risky. i don't understand why that should be, does any one thats all sorry if i've
Resolved Question: 22 year old male worried about Colon and Rectal cancer.? (Sun, 08 May 2011 00:33:07 GMT)
first off you should know my past...in the past 4 years i've worried about , COLON, PROSTATE, SKIN CANCER , ALS and now its colon and rectal cancer that my mind has stopped on. I am very aware that I deal with Health Anxiety as any time I come across something that isnt normal on my body I look to the internet for the worst case situations. 2 weeks ago I had a BM and noticed blood on my toilet paper so i started researching and came across all the possible things it could be.. since then I not
Resolved Question: Atheists, Evolutionists: Don't recent discoveries about oral & anal sex prove sodomy is maladaptive behavior? (Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:09:28 GMT)
and that along with unperverted monogamy, healthy living goes hand in hand with behavior in keeping with Old Testament teachings on diet, health and morality? http://www.aolnews.com/2011/04/19/research-oral-sex-puts-men-at-risk-for-oral-cancer/
Resolved Question: Puppy health in serious question? (Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:08:08 GMT)
I've taken Bella to the vet on several occasions since I got her from the pound. She is a Daschund if that will give you any clues. She was treated for worms and coccidia the first time. Ever since I had her, she has had on and off diarrhea and coughing. Additionally, she has no energy. She falls down stairs besides climbing down them these last couple days. She is always sleeping, even when there's toys or the other dog wants to play. She's attached to my hip, which really isn't a problem.
Resolved Question: Adjusting my dog's feeding schedule? (Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:47:20 GMT)
Good Morning all. After 25 yrs of dog ownership, I must ask the following of those more knowledgeable than I. Background: I adopted a needy (probably neglected) Border Collie last summer after losing my last Beagle to cancer after 9+ yrs). She was, however wonderfully trained and is continuing her education and following well! She was said to be 5+ yrs old (b'day may 2 when she turns 6) Teeth and health are excellent and she is groomed daily by me including tooth brushing.She also was quite
Resolved Question: How can ATHEISTS deny the FACT that Homosexuality is an Unhealthy life style choice? (Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:06:39 GMT)
Indisputable studies have shown that homosexuals harbor many infectious diseases Like AIDS, MRSA, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis and many different kinds of Parasites Studies have also shown that homosexuals have a substantially greater risk of suffering from psychiatric problems (suicide, bulimia, antisocial personality disorder, and substance abuse). It has also been proven that Lesbian Women are more than twice as likely to be obese than normal women and that Homosexuality causes Anal can
Resolved Question: 35yo male here i have a lump and need your help what it could be. health? (Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:56:06 GMT)
Hi im 35 years old male. I have a medical problem.. recently i notice i have a small left side lump quite close to the anal hole or beside it from the outside ... I looked at it and felt abit painfull but kinder soft but yet hard... i looked at it and looked some what white or gray white... I want your honesty to know exactly what is this... its a lump its about the sizes of a thump. And i have no idea how i actualy got this as i woke up one morning and notice there was a lump created there.
Resolved Question: can you please enlighten me about this? (Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:52:27 GMT)
No offense to anyone but i just read this post from a user on Y!A in another section and wanted to make sure from you guys. Some statistics about the Homosexual lifestyle: * One study reports 70% of homosexuals admitting to having sex only one time with over 50% of their partners (3) * One study reports that the average homosexual has between 20 and 106 partners per year (6). The average heterosexual has 8 partners in a lifetime * Many homosexual sexual encounters occur while drunk, high o
Resolved Question: is this true about homosexuals? (Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:21:03 GMT)
No offense to anyone but i just read this post from a user on Y!A in another section and wanted to make sure from you guys. Some statistics about the Homosexual lifestyle: * One study reports 70% of homosexuals admitting to having sex only one time with over 50% of their partners (3) * One study reports that the average homosexual has between 20 and 106 partners per year (6). The average heterosexual has 8 partners in a lifetime * Many homosexual sexual encounters occur while drunk, high o
Resolved Question: What would you diagnos me as? Please look here? (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:11:18 GMT)
Fears and Symptoms I have experienced since age 14 onwards. Ok im a 16 year old male going 17 WHAT WOULD YOU SAY THIS IS, WHAT WOULD YOU DIAGNOSE ME WITH? I am going to the doctors on thursday but just to get an example of what the doctor might say please could you tell me what you think it is by reading the symtoms i had? SORRY THIS IS SOO LONG! HIV/AIDS/STD/ CHLAMYDIA/HARPIES Paedophilia / Gay / Bisexual / Incest / Rape - Unwanted Perverted sexual thoughts Schizophrenia Thoughts/ Fe
Resolved Question: Fears and Symptoms I have experienced since age 14 onwards? (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:08:42 GMT)
Fears and Symptoms I have experienced since age 14 onwards. Ok im a 16 year old male going 17 WHAT WOULD YOU SAY THIS IS, WHAT WOULD YOU DIAGNOSE ME WITH? I am going to the doctors on thursday but just to get an example of what the doctor might say please could you tell me what you think it is by reading the symtoms i had? SORRY THIS IS SOO LONG! HIV/AIDS/STD/ CHLAMYDIA/HARPIES Paedophilia / Gay / Bisexual / Incest / Rape - Unwanted Perverted sexual thoughts Schizophrenia Thoughts/ Fe
Resolved Question: Would you say this is Anxiety? (Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:53:48 GMT)
HIV/AIDS/STD/ CHLAMYDIA/HARPIES Paedophilia/Gay/Bisexual/Incest Thoughts Schizophrenia Thoughts/ Fear of hearing voices / Hallucinating – fear of seeing and communicating with imaginary human Bi Polar Disorder Anal Cancer – because of Blood in stool Brain Tumour Hernia Hypochondria Obsessive/Repeated Thinking or thoughts – 2009 onwards Repeated Checking Washing hands for at least 5 minutes or over. - germs Intrusive Thoughts Anorexia - Obsessive about gaining more weight – Fear of eating too
Resolved Question: A question about my inner butt/rectum... :/? (Thu, 20 May 2010 23:04:45 GMT)
Hello, and this is pretty embarrassing, but I'm not sure where else to ask,(Other than a doctor, which is out of the question right now as I have no health insurance.)THIS IS 100% SERIOUS; please treat the question seriously. I'm a 18 year old female and there's a strange meaty.. thing.. blocking my rectum. I can defecate just fine, and I have no pain or anything. The way I found it was while I was in the shower about a month ago, I decided to clean softly inside my bum hole lol. So I did, an
Resolved Question: Would you discourage a guy you liked from having sex, if you knew it was risky? (Wed, 19 May 2010 20:48:32 GMT)
There are far more risks involved in gay male sex, than any other groupings. The list of diseases found with extraordinary frequency among male homosexual practitioners as a result of anal intercourse is alarming: Anal Cancer Chlamydia trachomatis Cryptosporidium Giardia lamblia Herpes simplex virus Human immunodeficiency virus Human papilloma virus Isospora belli Microsporidia Gonorrhea Viral hepatitis types B & C Syphilis25 It is well established that there are high rates o
Resolved Question: Does my friend have a something serious/life threatening wrong with her? (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:34:07 GMT)
First of all, I'm really sorry if this is gross/way too much info! Anyway, here's the story - So my friend called me today freaking out massively. She thinks something is wrong with her. She said that when she pooped today, she thought she felt something when she wiped. She said she took a mirror and looked and thought her butt hole looked abnormal. She said that on the right side there's something that looks red. She said it's like a kind of big ovalish shape (said it's a bit uprose looking
Resolved Question: Health risks from HPV for your body? (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:12:44 GMT)
i posted a question about a romantic activity that my man want to try that i am scared to try only just because of his physical size. anyway the responses i get included one about dont try it because over 50% of men carry HPV virus and Farrah Fawcett died from anal cancer caused by HPV. Well if that is true then shouldnt women fear HPV in the cervicx, vagina, anus, throat and mouth? I am being serious. What are the true facts on this? if this theory true then shouldnt all women avoid oral a
Resolved Question: Do anal fissures and anal skin tags progress to something worse? (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:11:26 GMT)
I'm a 26 year old male, and for the past 3 or 4 years, I've suffered from internal bleeding hemorrhoids and anal fissures. The condition is chronic, and I think it's going to stay for the rest of my life. Just recently, I also developed 2 skin tags in the peri-anal area as well. Just today, I almost passed out while using the bathroom. There was no pain, but I noticed that there were prominent streaks of bright red blood all over my stool, and SO MUCH bright red blood was on the toilet pap
Resolved Question: Do I have anal/colon cancer? (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:15:15 GMT)
Two days ago, I went to the restroom to go do "Number Two" and all of the sudden I realized there was a lot of blood in the water after I was almost "finished" doing my "business." When cleaned myself, there were blood stains in the toilet paper. Since October 2009, every now and then, there have been blood stains in the toilet paper when I clean myself after going to do "Number Two". I checked myself in the mirror last night before taking a shower and I seem to have a small bump on the insid
Resolved Question: Question about hemorrhoids? (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:03:43 GMT)
I'm 17 and have some extreme anxiety when it comes to health problems. 3 or so weeks ago I started seeing a lot of blood in the toilet after pooping. Enough to make all the water red. I ignored it for a couple of days but it didn't go away and after 8 or 9 days I finally told my mom and went to the doctor. Explained to him how much blood, and how long it has been occuring and he took a look. Hemorrhoids and an anal fissure or a crack or whatever it is. He prescribed me to some cream which is
Resolved Question: Doctor says I have hemorrhoids, is that all it is? (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:53:26 GMT)
I'm 17, and on Monday I went to the doctor after bleeding after every bowel movement for the past 10 days. He did a checkup, saw I have hemorrhoids and a small tear or crack (I assume he means anal fissure?) and he said there was no problem just to use this cream he prescribed me with. Anyway, I have some EXTREME anxiety about every little thing to do with my health.. I'm just coming here for reassurance. The thing that gets me is, most people say hemorrhoids go away in a few days, and most
Resolved Question: Do I Sound Like A hypochondriac? (Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:33:10 GMT)
I'm 14 years old, and i constantly worry about my health and thinking that I have health issues. Recently I've been to the doctors 3 times, and they've told me there is nothing wrong with me. It started just before the summer, when I started dieting, and because of my dramatic change in diet, it lead to constipation which has lead to an anal fissure. However, when I first googled my symptoms the outcome was bowel cancer, the doctor told me someone my age is very very unlikely to how bowel canc
Resolved Question: Awkward Health Question, rectal bleeding? (Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:27:03 GMT)
For a fair while I've noticed I've had some bleeding from the rectum. I've been looking online and there are a lot of things it says could be the cause, things like cancer are popping up and I'm getting worried. Also Crohn's Disease is coming up a lot. About 5 -6 people on my mother's side of the family have it, is there a possibility it could be this? I feel though I'm a bit too young for most of the things it's suggesting as I'm only 18 and I know its not an STD or from having anal intercour
Resolved Question: Do you know the answers to these std questions? (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:57:15 GMT)
1.Genital Herpes is caused by the same virus as HIV.TFDK 2.Frequent urinary infections can cause Chlamydia.TFDK 3.There is a cure for Gonorrhea.TFDK 4.It is easier to get HIV if a person has another Sexually Transmitted Disease.TFDK 5.Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is caused by the same virus that causes HIV.TFDK 6.Having anal sex increases a person’s risk of getting Hepatitis B.TFDK 7.Soon after infection with HIV a person develops open sores on his or her genitals (penis or vagina).TFDK 8.There
Resolved Question: Why am I so obsessed with health? (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:24:42 GMT)
Your Open QuestionShow me another » Why am I so obsessed with Health? Im 13, and since I was early 12 I think i had like OCD about my heart rate... I literly went to sleep with my hand on my heart to make sure I was breathing. I always felt my heart during the day, and when I didn't hear it I thought I was dying. (I did go to the hospital once after thinking I stopped breathing) Later on I became a little anorexic.. I was so careful of what I ate.. I lost 15 pounds, and by now I gained it ba
Voting Question: Why am I so obsessed with Health? (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:42:16 GMT)
Im 13, and since I was early 12 I think i had like OCD about my heart rate... I literly went to sleep with my hand on my heart to make sure I was breathing. I always felt my heart during the day, and when I didn't hear it I thought I was dying. (I did go to the hospital once after thinking I stopped breathing) Later on I became a little anorexic.. I was so careful of what I ate.. I lost 15 pounds, and by now I gained it back, but I still feel really boney. Now around 6 months ago I became ob
Resolved Question: Are there any long term health risks with anal sex? (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:05:08 GMT)
i don't mean STDs, i mean i've heard that anal sex can be linked to bowel cancer and things like that? does it make you "loose"? sorry for the gross question. just want to know before i agree to let him do it. thanks xxx
Resolved Question: Why is this kind of thing happening with regulations in place? (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:00:32 GMT)
Dr. Kao, graduate of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, BOTCHED 92 out of 116 Prostate Cancer treatments. And then he tried to cover it up. The VA Hospital in Philadelphia was Accredited by the Joint Commission days after discoveries that something was wrong. "Soon after, the N.R.C. sent its own inspectors to Philadelphia. And the more the inspectors looked, the more they found. All told, 57 of the implants delivered too little radiation to t
Resolved Question: I have several spots of anal growth. Flesh colored. The spots circle around the anus. What are these? (Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:11:56 GMT)
I have several spots of anal growth. Flesh colored. The spots circle around the anus they are in the beginning of the opening. I am not sure if these could be warts or worse even cancer. I have had them for months now. they started about 3-4 months ago. I have experienced bleeding when passing stool. Although i thought they were fissures or hemorrhoids which I am hoping these could possible just be hemorrhoids. they are painless. Please help I am very worried and don't have health insurance. I
Resolved Question: Who will be the next celebrity to die? (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:10:59 GMT)
Due to the recent deaths of FOUR CELEBRITIES, Ed McMahon(he was old), then Farrah Fawcett(she had anal cancer anyway), then Michael Jackson(TOTAL SUPRISE),AND NOW Billy Mays(TOTAL SUPRISE)! Who do you think will be next? It can be any celebrity, one you like, one you hate, one that has health problems.
Resolved Question: chronic constipation in a teenager? (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:08:55 GMT)
My son has severe constapation,that when he goes it usually plugs up the toilet. he has had many test done at rainbows in cleveland ohio,numerous xrays and mri's and catscans; he has had 2 anal rectalmanometrys, they have ruled out cancer and crohns disease. he sometimes wil bleed from the rectum when he poops,but i think that it is from some tearing when he poops. he is 14 yrs old and only weighs 97 pds,but he also takes meds for mental health reasons. I just was wondering if there was anythi
Resolved Question: How come I get these senesations in my rectum, like a sharp or dull feeling that lasts for only a second? (Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:00:04 GMT)
...sometimes they happen alot during the day, and sometimes just a few times. Ive been reading about rectal pain and stuff like that, and I dont seem to have anal fisures or anything else described. It is weird because I do not feel pain or anything weird when I have bowel movements. It happens just randomly. please help, i am scared to think its cancer. I am a 32 yr old female, in good health, except for this issue
Resolved Question: What should I do in my last stages of life? (Sun, 17 May 2009 16:24:20 GMT)
I have Anal Cancer and it has spread through my liver and through my Kidneys. I tried Chemo and surgery for years and years. Sometimes doctors would say that the Cancer is gone and it always comes back. In the past 2-3 months my health has gotten worse. I'm very sad that my family has to go through my fight. I don't want to hurt them anymore. What should my final farewell be?
Resolved Question: Bunches of Questions!? (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:07:34 GMT)
Instead of making a wholle bunch of separate questions, I'm gonna number them here! 1. Why do you usually hear your friends say their family member dies from old age, cancer, etc., but never AIDS/HIV? Is STD not common? 2. I recently read a book called "Alicia is Dieing," and one of the character's uncle was gay, and died from AIDS. Why is it always gays being describe as getting the virus? I thought it was also common getting passed from female to male 3. If you have gay sex, which means an
Resolved Question: Who has or has had hemorrhoids? (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:30:02 GMT)
I have internal hemorrhoids and am due for my exam. According to doctor this is what they do: "Your doctor can tell if you have hemorrhoids by asking about your past health and doing a physical exam. You may not need many tests at first, especially if you are younger than 50 and your doctor thinks that your rectal bleeding is caused by hemorrhoids. Your doctor may just examine your rectum with a gloved finger. Or your doctor may use a short, lighted scope to look inside the rectum. Rectal b
Resolved Question: Do anal fissures always hurt? (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:38:14 GMT)
I was never diagnosed, but Im positive I used to have them occasionally... Recently, twice, theres been a small but scary (to me) amount of blood with little discomfort and no pain, and I used to have sharp pains... I dont want to go to my doctor, no one where I get health care is any smarter than what I can find on the internet, and Im scared it might be colon cancer, but Im only 15.. Please help!
Resolved Question: Why Do Some Women Develop Cervical Cancer and Some Don't? (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:58:54 GMT)
I have become excessively worried about cervical/anal/vaginal cancer after I was sexually assaulted and developed genital warts. Anyways, I am wondering what is the difference between the woment hat develop cervical cancer and the women (the vast majority) that rapidly clear the virus? I was reading somewhere that 11% of women don't get regular pap tests. Could this be the reason for many cases of cervical cancer? These women didn't get pap tests so it progressed to cancer before the doctor
Resolved Question: Why Do Some Women Get Cervical Cancer and Some Don't? (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:58:12 GMT)
I have become excessively worried about cervical/anal/vaginal cancer after I was sexually assaulted and developed genital warts. Anyways, I am wondering what is the difference between the woment hat develop cervical cancer and the women (the vast majority) that rapidly clear the virus? I was reading somewhere that 11% of women don't get regular pap tests. Could this be the reason for many cases of cervical cancer? These women didn't get pap tests so it progressed to cancer before the doctor
Resolved Question: I'm Embarassed to Ask My Doctor Something. Have They Really "Heard it All"? (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:45:17 GMT)
I was molested and believe I am at risk for anal cancer (anal HPV). I want desperately to have an anal pap smear. I am going to go to a gynecologist for a vaginal pap, but I also want to ask for an anal pap. I am so ashamed and embarased. However, should I stop beign ashamed? Don't gynos do anal paps for people that have had anal sex or don't gay men have them done? If you are a doctor/nurse/ health person: Would you jusdge a person that has asked this question? Some mean person on answers
Resolved Question: Anal Cancer: How Do I Make Sure I Don't Get it. (I was molested)? (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:22:14 GMT)
I was molested adn the attacker masterbated then put his fingers into my vagina and anus. I developed genital warts on my vulva. I am so worried about anal cancer. Can I ask the gyno for an anal pap? I am so embarassed but then again I don't care bc of my health. What if they look at me weird and make me full of shame? I am soooo embarassed to ask for an anal pap test. Please help? What should I do? **The attacker gave me low risk HPV, so I am worried that he may have also transmitted high r
Resolved Question: Where Can I Find Cervical Cancer/HPV Pamphlets That Aren't Written For Morons? (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:34:13 GMT)
I contracted HPV from a sexual assault. I obsess about it constantly and want more info. on the disease. My main question is: What is the difference between the people that rapidly clear HPV and the ones that develop cervical/anal/vulvar/penile cancer? Does it have to do with reinfections? So perhaps if someone is only infected once with HPV, they will clear it, but if they continue to have new partners that infect them more, they may develop cancer? PLEASE HELP. I went to a public health cl

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