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Anal Cancer What is Anal Cancer? Anal cancer is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the anus. The anus is the opening at the end of the rectum (the end part of the large intestine) through which body waste passes. Cancer in the outer part of the anus is more likely to occur in men. Cancer of the inner part of the rectum is more likely to occur in women. If the anus is often red, swollen, and sore, there is a greater chance of getting anal cancer. Anal cancer is more common in American women than men. It is often seen above age 60. In younger adults, it is more common in single homosexual men than in heterosexual men. This occurs because receptive anal intercourse significantly increases the risk of developing this cancer. Anal cancer is very uncommon. Win a copy of our featured book Mama's Green Living Tip: The 100 mile diet is a way for you to support your local farmers that are located within a 100 mile radius from where you live.... Fan Mama and she will plant a tree on your behalf Mama Plants Trees MamasHealth.com has partnered with Graspr.com to provide our audience with highly instructional videos about nutrition, dieting, wellness, fitness, relationships and other health-related topics. Graspr is a community that offers high quality instructional content on a wide range of topics. Senior Health Tip: According to current estimates 40 to 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have skin cancer at least once... Mama says: "A college education increases a worker's chance of earning more money. However..." Relationship advice: Relationship addictions...ask yourself... Children's Health: When encouraging your child to read, give them "choices." Men and Health: The four known risk factors that may affect a man to develop an enlarged prostate are... Mama's Remedy: Hashimoto's disease...causes, symptoms, and treatments... I pledge to take a long, straight look at my fears and tackle them one at a time. Mama's Fitness Tips: Exercise ball workouts...what you should know... Personal Story: I want a friend!... Mortgage protection ...what you should know! Quote of the day: "Be as financially prepared as you possibly can for the unexpected." by Alison Konop