What Is Anal Cancer?
2. How Common Is Anal Cancer?
Anal cancer is not a very common type of cancer, with the risk of developing it about 2 per 100.000. However, there has been a steady increase in recent years. Compared to rectal or colon cancer, anal is much rarer.
According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that there will be approximately 8,590 new cases in 2020, with about double as many women getting a diagnosis as men. This cancer is especially uncommon in people under the age of 35 and is most prevalent among older adults 60 or older.
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