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? risk of anal cancer
From: Concerned (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 19 Jun 2001 10:51:41 -0500 (CDT)
I should have stated that I'm interested in the opinions of other
doctors as well.
Thank you.
At Tue, 19 Jun 2001, Concerned wrote:
>
>The main concern is cancer caused by HPV (which I understand most
>sexually active people have) if no condom was used. I've read that anal
>tissue does not go through as much "change" as cervical tissue, so
>development of cancer cells is not as big of a risk. Is this true, or
>is it as possible as cervical cancer?
>
>I haven't seen much on the internet or other women's health publications
>regarding this issue. There must be a large part of the population who
>has experimented a time or two with anal intercourse, so I would think
>if it was an issue that the doctors would ask about this sensitive issue
>and test accordingly... Am I the only one concerned about this, or is
>this complication so rare that it doesn't pay to be tested?
>
>Is there anything I can do or test I can request to "calm my fears" so
>to speak?
>
>(All annual cervical paps - including a thin-prep pap last month have
>been normal. Other complete STD screening, including HIV testing, has
>been done and is fine.)
>
>Thank you.
>
>At Mon, 18 Jun 2001, jwang, M.D. wrote:
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>>The risk depends on the partners risk of having STDs and if safe sex was
>>used. there is no good screening test for this.
>>Other complete std testing, including HIV may be considered.
>>
>>At Mon, 18 Jun 2001, Concerned wrote:
>>>
>>>What is the risk of anal cancer for a woman who has experimented with
>>>anal sex 5-6 times a year or so ago? (with her male partner ) Is there
>>>any special test (anal "pap"?) that should be done during a regular
>>>annual exam? Would an ob/gyn perform the test, or would a different
>>>doctor be required?
>>>
>>>Are there any other health risks which should be screened for as a
>>>result of this activity?
>>>
>>>Thank you?
>>
>>--
>>J Wang, M.D
>>Assitant Clinical Prof.
>>Tufts University School of Medicine
>>
>>statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.
>>These comments are for educational purposes only. They are
>>>not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
>>>health care provider. They are not intended to be the start
>>>of a physician-patient relationship.
>>
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