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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.
Stand With Us This Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day? No matter what you call it, or how you celebrate it, ultimately it is synonymous with one thing – a time to remember the selfless love of our mothers and the sacrifices they have made to secure our futures. From wholesome home cooking, ‘taxi’-services to and from an infinite number… read more
World Cancer Day and Winter Update
Today is World Cancer Day, a day when millions of people around the globe unite to raise awareness about cancer and work to make it a global health priority. “I am over 3 years post treatment and feeling great. There is no way you can put your body through this kind of treatment and not… read more
Don’t be Everyman, Be a NOMAN!
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO ROW THE MEDITERRANEAN OR BIKE THE TOUGHEST TOURS IN EUROPE? YOU COULD BE A NOMAN. NOMAN returns in 2015 with more epic events, and we’re looking for recruits prepared to push themselves to their limits to raise awareness and funds for HPV, HPV-related cancers, and gender neutral… read more
Testimony to Expand Vaccination to All Boys & Girls
On 7th January, the Anal Cancer Foundation submitted a testimony to the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) in response to the Committee’s interim position statement and recommendation to offer the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to men who have sex with men (MSM) aged 16-40 at GUM (sexual health clinics) and HIV clinics…. read more
Foundation Testifies on Health and Women’s Issues
On January 8th the Anal Cancer Foundation provided testimony to the New York City Council’s Committees on Health and Women’s Issues regarding the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cancer. In addition to members of the Committees, medical professionals, and health care advocates, also attending the hearing were New York State Senator Liz Krueger, and New York… read more
Where can I find Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
This is the third of a three-part series regarding the benefits of physical therapy after treatment for anal cancer. The Anal Cancer Foundation is thrilled to have licensed physical therapist Dr. Allison Palandrani lend her expertise on this subject matter, focusing on pelvic floor physical therapy. See our latest update to this series which was posted August… read more
What to Expect from Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
This is the second of a three-part series regarding the benefits of physical therapy after treatment for anal cancer, focusing specifically on pelvic floor. The Anal Cancer Foundation is thrilled to have licensed physical therapist Dr. Allison Palandrani lend her expertise on this subject matter. See our latest update to this series which was posted August 26,… read more
How Can Physical Therapy Help with Anal Cancer Recovery?
This is the first of a three-part series regarding the benefits of physical therapy after treatment for anal cancer. The Anal Cancer Foundation is thrilled to have licensed physical therapist Dr. Allison Palandrani lend her expertise on this subject matter. See our latest update to this series which was posted August 26, 2020 on the blog. Featured… read more
HPV: A very real, but entirely preventable threat
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine prevents cancer, but misunderstanding, stigma and confusion surrounding HPV and its related cancers continues to exist. This is leading to low immunization rates and the endangering of the next generation of boys and girls and the men and women they become. However, awareness is being raised through individuals like Speaker… read more
Living and Thriving: an Educational Event
Our second educational forum for anal cancer thrivers on May 13 in San Francisco was an unforgettable evening! With the largest gathering of thrivers to date and individuals coming from as far as Texas and Oregon, the room was filled with anticipation and hope as the evening began. Many came to learn from clinicians, while others attended to be… read more
