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The most up to date reporting and breakthroughs in anal cancer and HPV research, and Anal Cancer Foundation’s latest activities and events.
Our Peer to Peer Support Programme: Your FAQs!
We recognise that there is an urgent need for cancer patients (we call them ‘thrivers’) and cancer caregivers to find emotional support from people who have been through similar experiences. To meet this need, ACF relies on volunteers in our Peer to Peer support program, a free service we provide that matches anal cancer thrivers… read more
Special Considerations for Anal Cancer Thrivers and COVID-19
There are still many unknowns about how COVID-19 affects certain populations. While cancer patients are at increased risk of illness from infection while going through treatment, the extent they are vulnerable to COVID-19 specifically is still unclear. If you have finished treatment, immune system functioning may partially or fully return. We do know that anyone… read more
Anal Cancer Awareness Day 2020
Today, March 21, is Anal Cancer Awareness Day! If you have questions, please see our post on COVID-19 with special considerations for anal cancer thrivers. Today is a time to spread the word to our community, members old and new: We are here to help you #kickcancersass. Approximately 9,000 people will be diagnosed with anal… read more
A wonderful California evening to support ending anal cancer
On the evening of Friday, February 21, the San Francisco Bay Area anal cancer community came together at the Pixar Animation Studios campus to enjoy a pre-release screening of the new Disney Pixar film, Onward. Nearly 200 guests turned out in support of the Anal Cancer Foundation (ACF) and the UCSF Anal Neoplasia Clinic, Research… read more
2019 Year in Review
Anal cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers in the United States. We continue to work tirelessly to make life better for families facing anal cancer through our programs to raise awareness, accelerate early detection, improve quality of life, and advance a cure. This year, we made incredible progress raising awareness about the need to… read more
An evening to benefit ACF and the UCSF ANCRE Center
PLEASE JOIN US AT AN EXCLUSIVE PRE-RELEASE SCREENING OF: Friday, February 21, 2020 Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, CA Reception at 6pm; Screening at 7:30pm This special ONWARD-themed evening includes a silent auction, VIP tours, and a delicious dinner reception. With attendance limited to 235 guests and the studios rarely open to the public, this… read more
Partnering for prevention
We are honored to be partners with Marcia Cross as she shares her anal cancer journey. On CBS News this week, Marcia talked about her experience with Dr Jon LaPook. Her objective: for people to feel confident — not embarrassed or afraid — talking to their clinician about their symptoms or diagnosis.”I know there are… read more
Almadas receive inaugural Joe Biden Cancer Award
On September 20th, Justine, Tristan and Camille Almada, co-founders of The Anal Cancer Foundation received the inaugural Biden Cancer Initiative FIERCE award for Exemplary Leadership. Nominated by a friend of the Foundation, they were honored for their efforts in changing the landscape for HPV and anal cancer. They were selected from amongst a pool of… read more
Take a Stand to End HPV Cancer
The American Cancer Society announced Wednesday, June 6, 2018 that the organization is launching a public health campaign to eliminate vaccine-preventable HPV cancers, starting with cervical cancer. Their goal is to reach an annual vaccination rate of 80% of young people by 2026. It’s a daunting goal – but with the combined support of all… read more
Welcome to our new quarterly newsletter!
Happy October! Welcome to the first edition of our quarterly newsletter! We hope to hear from you, our community, about what you want to see in this newsletter as well as what you want to see from us. Your voices shape our work, which is laser-focused on supporting those with anal cancer and their loved… read more
