We were confused, frustrated and scared when our mother Paulette was diagnosed with stage IV anal cancer – a stigmatized but largely preventable disease. Anal cancer receives scant focus from either the public or the medical communities even though over 6,000 people are newly diagnosed in the United States every year. After her death, we swore that anal cancer and HPV-associated cancer would soon be a thing of the past.

The HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation is a national public service organization dedicated to reducing suffering of and ensuring quality care for those affected by anal cancer and the virus that causes the majority of cases, human papillomavirus (HPV).

We need your help. Join us in the fight against anal cancer. Please donate today.