Anal Self-exam is a Valuable Screening Tool for Anal Cancer in Sexual and Gender Minority Persons

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Journal Lancet Reg Health Am

Date 2024 Apr 15

PMID 38616919

Authors

Lydia A Fein

Rebecca L Barnett

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