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Since many, if not most, anal cancers derive from [[Human Papilloma Virus]] infections, and since the [[HPV vaccine]] prevents infection by several strains of the virus, scientists surmise that HPV vaccination will prevent anal cancer. <ref>{{http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/01/31/healthscience/sncancer.php}}</ref> | Since many, if not most, anal cancers derive from [[Human Papilloma Virus]] infections, and since the [[HPV vaccine]] prevents infection by several strains of the virus, scientists surmise that HPV vaccination will prevent anal cancer. <ref>{{http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/01/31/healthscience/sncancer.php}}</ref> | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Prevention
Since many, if not most, anal cancers derive from Human Papilloma Virus infections, and since the HPV vaccine prevents infection by several strains of the virus, scientists surmise that HPV vaccination will prevent anal cancer. [1]