Digital ano-rectal examination (DARE)
Factsheet outlining how to perform a digital ano-rectal examination (DARE) to check for anal abnormalities that could lead to anal cancer.
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February 2026
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April 2025
Don’t let embarrassment stop you –
It’s crucial not to let awkwardness get in the way. Starting the conversation early could save your life.
26
February 2021
But I don’t have anal sex…
There’s a lot of misconception about who gets anal cancer and how it’s caused.
12
February 2020
The low down on anal cancer risk
The main risk for anal cancer is a common virus carried by everyone who is sexually active.
21
August 2019
There’s something we need to talk about…
Let’s talk about a silent STI with no symptoms that 80% of sexually active adults have.
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April 2019
Human Papillomavirus related cancer among women & TGD people
A community based survey of 355 respondents to assess awareness of and screening for human papillomavirus (HPV) associated cancers in women and, trans and gender diverse (TGD) people who were assigned female gender at birth.
