This chapter provides an overview of anal cancer and contemporary approaches for anal
precancer detection, beginning with a discussion of the biology and natural history of anal …

Anal cancer incidence and mortality have been increasing over the past decade. Although
the incidence in the general population remains low, it is much higher in certain subgroups …

This review focuses on the early diagnosis of anal cancer and its precursor lesions through
routine screening. A number of risk-stratification strategies as well as screening techniques …

Cervical cancer and anal cancer share many similarities including causation by oncogenic
human papillomaviruses; however, significant differences exist in their epidemiology, risk …

Abstract The International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) developed consensus guidelines
to inform anal cancer screening use among various high‐risk groups. Anal cancer incidence …

Anal cancer is a rare malignancy of the distal gastrointestinal tract, often associated with
human papillomavirus, the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide. Currently …

The epidemiology of anal cancer in the United States has changed over the past 3 decades.
During this period the incidence of anal cancer has increased among both men and women …

Objective The incidence of anal cancer is higher in women than men in the general
population and has been increasing for several decades. Similar to cervical cancer, most …

The relationship between cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) is well known.
Like cervical cancer, anal cancer is preceded by a series of precancerous changes, raising …

Despite the progress made in the reduction of squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix, the
incidence of anal squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC) has been increasing since 1992. While …