Study summary
People with HIV have far higher anal cancer risk than the general population
37.28times the general population rate of anal cancer in people with HIV
What was tested
Population registries comparing cancer rates in people living with HIV and organ-transplant recipients with the general population.
What they found
- Anal cancer had the highest relative risk of any cancer in people with HIV: about 37 times the general rate.
- HPV-related cancers were raised in both people with HIV and transplant recipients.
What it means
The basis for screening people with HIV, now in 2024 international guidelines.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team.
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