Homosexuality and Anal Cancer
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Anal cancer is cancer that start in the anus.[1] According to the medical literature, homosexuals and bisexuals are at a significant increased risk for anal cancer.
Nursing Clinics of North America on homosexuality and anal cancer
In June of 2004, the journal Nursing Clinics of North America reported concerning homosexuality and anal cancer:
| “ | One of the more pressing issues for gay men is anal carcinoma. Several recent studies have indicated the rate of anal dysplasia to be increasing in men with and without HIV. Ninety percent of men with HIV have the human papilomavirus (HPV), while 65% of men without HIV have HPV. HPV type 16 is the most troublesome for developing cancer and is found in a significant portion of gay men.
Another risk factor for developing anal cancer is the use of recreational drugs anally...Inserting "crystal meth" or ecstasy in the rectum can lead to higher rates of anal dysplasia.[2] |
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See also: Homosexuality and illegal drug use
American Journal of Medicine says homosexual men should be checked for anal cancer
On May 31, 2000, WebMD published an article entitled Gay Men Should Be Checked for Anal Cancer, Experts Say which declared:
| “ | Gay and bisexual men are at significant risk for developing anal cancer, and testing them for the disease would save many lives, says a new study in the American Journal of Medicine...
Stephen Goldstone, MD...tells WebMD he's been screening and treating gay men for anal cancer for several years and has found that 2.5% of these men have the disease.[3] |
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Homosexual men, promiscuity and anal cancer
According to the Mayo Clinic, risk factors for anal cancer include: (1) being over 50 years in age, (2) having many sexual partners over their lifetime (see: Homosexual men and promiscuity) and (3) "Men and women who engage in anal sex have an increased risk of anal cancer."[4]
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- ↑ What is anal cancer? - American Cancer Society
- ↑ Nursing Clinics of North America North Am. 2004 Jun;39(2):404
- ↑ Gay Men Should Be Checked for Anal Cancer, Experts Say - WebMD
- ↑ Anal cancer: risk factors. Mayo Clinic (July 26, 2013). Retrieved on Feb. 29, 2016.