Are gay men at a higher risk to develop Cancer the HPV virus?

Answer

Yes, National Immunization Guide says gay men are about 20 times more likely than heterosexual men to develop anal cancer. Rates of anal cancer among HIV-positive men are higher than rates of cervical cancer among women, even in countries with the highest cervical cancer rates.⁵

⁵ https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/canadian-immunization-guide-part-4-active-vaccines/page-9-human-papillomavirus-vaccine.html

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