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What are the chances of a 16 year old virgin non smoker/ drinker getting anal cancer? how rare would it be?

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Near zero, but...: If you've got a mass or you're having symptoms, get seen.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Buck Parker answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Extremely Rare: Unless you have a strong family history of colon cancer or other congenital anomalies (organ abnormalities from birth), the chances are extremely low. In a "healthy" female its almost zero.

Answered 7/4/2016

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