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MSK colorectal surgeon Maria Widmar, MD, seen smiling.
Rectal Bleeding: Is It Hemorrhoids or Could It Be Cancer?

Find answers about rectal bleeding, including hemorrhoids and cancer, from an MSK specialist.
The human papillomavirus (HPV)
Finding
Cancers Caused by HPV Respond Better to Treatment — a New Study Helps Explain Why

According to Memorial Sloan Kettering scientists, it has to do with what the virus does to a cell’s DNA repair machinery.
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Q&A
Helping Hispanic People Prevent HPV-Related Cancers

Learn more about HPV and cancer risk in the Hispanic community, which has more cancers linked to the disease than any other group in the United States.
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5 Reasons Boys and Young Men Need the HPV Vaccine, Too

If you think women are the only people who get cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), think again. These cancers are on the rise in men.
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Advocacy
Out in Front: Scientists and Activists Call for Recognition of LGBT Cancer Risks

How does being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender affect your risk of getting cancer? Good question.
Deborah Goldfrank
Q&A
HPV Testing and Pap Smears: Understanding the Latest Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Screening

Learn about the latest guidelines for Pap tests, HPV tests, and pelvic exams — including recently updated recommendations.
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Support
Four Things Parents Should Know about the HPV Vaccine

Vaccinating children against the human papillomavirus can protect them from developing many types of cancer. Here’s what you need to know.
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Feature
Coping with Shame Related to Cancer

Find out how to handle feelings of self-blame and shame that may accompany a cancer diagnosis.
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Q&A
What's Become of AIDS-Related Cancers?

Several types of cancer were once strongly linked to an AIDS diagnosis. Thanks to improved HIV medications, that's changing.
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How To Talk to Family and Friends About a Cancer Diagnosis Linked to HPV

An MSK expert gives advice on how to talk to family and friends about a cancer diagnosis linked to HPV, which some people find particularly challenging.