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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.
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IANS Inaugural Conference 2013
We are elated to report that the Inaugural Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) was a true success! Only two years ago the Anal Cancer Foundation embarked on a path to provide experts in the field of anal precancer and cancer with a platform to come together to discuss prevention, screening… read more
A Reminder of Why We Are Here
Imagine what the world would look like without the invention of the smallpox, whooping cough, typhoid, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, and polio vaccines? The world has successfully and brilliantly used vaccines to control the spread of many infectious diseases—it is time we add HPV to the list in honour of all those that we have lost to HPV-related cancers.
Campaign to Vaccinate Males in the UK Against HPV
Are you interested in ending the carcinogen, HPV, that is responsible for 90% of anal cancer cases? So are we! That is why we have joined forces with 22 other organisations to develop HPV Action, a platform to advocate for gender neutral vaccination in the UK. Click here for more information and to sign our petition
National Family Caregiver Month: A Survivor’s Thank You Note
November is National Family Caregiver Month (NFCM). During this month, we honor and say thanks to all of the family caregivers out there. We at the Foundation understand the important role family caregivers play in the lives of their loved ones. In the anal cancer community, there are many family caregivers who provide the strength… read more
The Next Step: IANS
Have you ever wondered what is being done to find new ways to screen, diagnose and treat anal cancer? Have you ever thought how wonderful it would be if your doctor had a network of knowledgeable colleagues with which she/he could discuss anal precancer and cancer? Or hoped that there would be more scientific information… read more
October Anal Cancer Forum: An Inspiring and Educational Evening!
On Wednesday October 9th, the Anal Cancer Foundation partnered with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) to hold the first ever forum for survivors on long-term effects of anal cancer treatment. Many survivors traveled great distances to attend, and it is a true testament to the power and resilience of this community! We felt inspired… read more
Peer Support Program Coming this Winter!
Want to connect with others in the anal cancer community? Would you benefit from a friendly ear? Do you want to help other anal cancer thrivers? Wishing you had a bum buddy? These are all great reasons to join the Peer Support Program! The Anal Cancer Foundation will launch a Peer Support Program this winter! To… read more
CDC: HPV-Associated Anal Cancer Rates by State
The CDC has recently published information on HPV-Associated Anal Cancer Rates by State: Click for more information.
In Honor of Bill Schoneman
The Anal Cancer Foundation expresses its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Board Member Bill Schoneman, who passed away on Sunday, September 22. Bill cared deeply about making life better for people living with anal cancer. Bill first became involved with the Foundation in 2011, a year after he lost Laura, his wife… read more
