General Surgery and Colorectal Health Articles & Patient Resources
Explore expert articles on colorectal conditions, including haemorrhoids, anal fissures, bowel health, anoscopy, and screening. Learn about symptoms, treatments, and when to seek specialist care.
HPV and Anal Cancer: How did I get it, am I infectious, and what does it mean?
Learn how HPV leads to anal pre-cancer and anal cancer, how it’s transmitted, whether it remains infectious, and what this means for sexual activity.
Anal Cancer – What Is It, Am I at Risk and Should I Be Screened?
Anal cancer is rare but rising in high-risk groups. Learn the symptoms, HPV link, who should be screened, and how early detection improves outcomes.
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