The evolution of HPV-related anogenital cancers reported in Quebec - Incidence rates and survival probabilities

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Non-cervical anogenital cancers (i.e. anal, vulvar, vaginal and penile cancers) associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV), for which HPV is known to be the necessary cause of carcinogenesis, are poorly documented due to their relatively low incidence rate. The aim of this study is to describe the incidence rates of these cancers between 1984 and 2001, and their relative survival probabilities, in Quebec (Canada) between 1984 and 1998. The incidence of these cancers is on the rise, particularly anal cancer in women and, more recently (since 1993-95), vulvar cancer. Between 1984-86 and 1993-95, the 5-year relative survival probability for men with anal cancer decreased from 57% to 46%, while that for penile cancer dropped from 75% to 59%. However, during the same period, the 5-year relative survival probability for women with anal cancer rose from 56% to 65%, and remained stable for cervical and vulvar cancers, at 74% and 82%, respectively.

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Louchini, R., Goggin, P., & Steben, M. (2008). The evolution of HPV-related anogenital cancers reported in Quebec - Incidence rates and survival probabilities. Chronic Diseases in Canada, 28(3), 99–106. https://doi.org/10.24095/hpcdp.28.3.03

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