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What are the chances of having anal cancer at the age of 18? no history at family . what would be the very first symptoms?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Almost 0: Very low chance of anal cancer at that age. The incidence starts rising around 30 years and 50% of cases are diagnosed in people >65 years old. It is usually related to HPV infection. Men who are hiv positive are at higher risk younger with screenings including anal PAP-type smears for abnormal cells.

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Answered 9/2/2014

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