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Anal cancer will be diagnosed in more than 10,000 people and kill nearly 3,000 people in the US in 2024.

Although rare in the general population, there are some populations at increased risk. Men and transgender women who have sex with men and are living with HIV have up to 80 times greater risk for anal cancer compared to the general population. Men and transgender women who have sex with men and are not living with HIV have up to 20 times greater risk for anal cancer. High risk populations include:

Men & Transgender Women who have sex with men and are living with HIV
Men & Transgender Women who have sex with men and are not living with HIV
Women living with HIV
Men who have sex with women and are living with HIV
Women with prior cervical, vaginal, or vulvar HPV-related disease
Solid Organ Transplant recipients
Other immunosuppressed people

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Save The Bottoms aims to

Educate and inform people at higher risk of anal cancer and provide screening and treatment options
Educate and support providers who see and treat members of high- risk populations
Investigate new and innovative methods to increase screening for anal cancer
Make sure those who screen positive have access to high-quality treatment, especially High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA)
Learn about LGBTQ+ people’s experiences with healthcare, especially as it relates to cancer screening and care

SAVETHEBOTTOMS!!! strives to promote inclusivity. Although only recognized by the National Institutes of Health as a “disparity population” since 2016, we recognize the very long and egregious inequities in care experienced by Sexual and Gender Minority populations. We also recognize the disparities those experiencing intersectionality continue to face within healthcare. SAVETHEBOTTOMS!!! seeks to help bridge these disparities in a small, but meaningful way. We try to use terminology in line with the scientific literature and that reflects compassion, empathy, and is in line with terms in use by those people to whom they apply. These terms change. SAVETHEBOTTOMS!!! seeks to be a dynamic organization that remains constantly improving. If you notice a way we can improve in our efforts for inclusivity, please let us know.