Well Well Well

21 Mar 2019

Anal Cancer Awareness Day

Cancer, Health, Sexual Health

Anal Cancer Awareness Day

Anal Cancer Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of cancer and break down some of the associated stigmas. did you know that anal cancers affect some in our communities more? During the show Associate Professor and sexual health physician Dr Jason Ong joins Cal in the studio to talk about bum health. We discuss how it relates to the HPV, risk factors, prevention, screening, treatment.

During this episode, Cal and Jason touch on a few resources including:

• The Bottom Line – created by AFAO. A comprehensive resource about understanding HPV, cancers, and looking after your health and wellbeing
• Cancer Council Victoria provides information on anal and other cancers
• Melbourne Sexual Health Centre offers a range of sexual health services and information
• Anal Cancer Examination Website – aimed at clinicians working with those at risk

This show, Episode #662 originally aired Thursday 21st March 2019.

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