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Anal Cancer Screening Guidelines for PLHIV

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About this resource

While uncommon in the general population, the incidence of anal squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC) is increasing, and certain groups, including people living with HIV (PLHIV) are disproportionately affected1-2. While anal cancer can affect people of all ages, unlike cervical cancer, rates do not start rising until 35 years or older and continue to rise with increasing age3.