Journal of Cancer Research and Immuno-Oncology
Open Access
ISSN: 2684-1266
ISSN: 2684-1266
Santosh Kumar Mishra
S. N. D. T. Women�??s University, India
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Cancer Res Immunooncol
Unprotected anal intercourse is a major risk factor for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and anal cancer among women who have sex with men. Analysis of research data indicates that many of the heterosexual partners (men) engage in unprotected anal sex with women, more specifically in situations wherein sexual contact is made outside the institution of marriage. Same applies in case of vaginal sex. At this juncture, it is pertinent to note that unprotected anal sex presents a higher probability both HIV and anal cancer (defined as: “a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the anus”). According to treating medical Doctors in India and elsewhere (who are in the network of the author of this abstract), many of the anal cancers are related to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Prime symptoms of anal cancer include: (a) “bleeding from the anus (or rectum)”, and/or (b) “a lump near the anus”. In terms of health risks for women, risk of developing anal cancer depends on many factors. However, the author argues that there are two prime contributing factors, namely, (1) ‘age’; and (2) ‘lifestyle’ considerations [more among, both male and female, adolescent participating sexual partners (between age-group of about “18 and 27 years”, for both ‘sexes’) who develop weak immunity owing to “wrong-food, at wrong time” practice over a prolonged period of time. This paper primarily aims to investigate into research into cancer risks, in particular, and STDs, in general, for women in case of unprotected anal sex. Also, it briefly outlines causes of anal cancer. This research relies on secondary data (primarily ‘qualitative’), and method of analysis is ‘descriptive’. In addition to the secondary data, report of this (‘exploratory’) research essay also benefitted from interaction of the author with medical (Doctors) and Paramedical (nurses) professionals located in Singapore, the USA, Israel, Poland, Sweden, Tanzania, Turkey, Philippines, Canada, The UK, Ireland, Tajikistan, the Russian Federation, the UAE, and Belgium [more specifically Dr. Kendale Ankush T. of the Nikita Clinic, Ambarnath (West), Thane District, Maharashtra, India]. The author briefly concludes that: (1) “having HPV is the biggest risk factor for anal cancer”; and (2) “many of the adolescent women (and girls), with ‘unprotected’ & ‘unsafe’ anal intercourse practices, are more likely to be exposed to HPV. Nevertheless, it is pertinent to note that anal intercourse can be a “pleasant experience” for women, with no “cancer risks” if is accompanied by (a) “penis dully covered with quality condoms”, and (b) “saliva that is noninfectious”.
Santosh Kumar Mishra was retired on June 30, 2020 from Population Education Resource Centre (PERC), Department of Lifelong Learning & Extension [DLLE, previously known as Department of Continuing & Adult Education & Extension Work (DCAEEW)], S.N.D.T. Women's University (SNDTWU), Mumbai, India. I underwent training in demography, with award of Government of India Fellowship, during 1986-1987 from the IIPS, Mumbai, India. Also, I acquired Ph. D. from University of Patna in 1999. My other qualifications include (a) Post-Master’s Diploma in Adult & Continuing Education, (b) Certificate Course on Hospital and Health Care Management, (c) Diploma in Human Resource Development, & (d) I have authored (some co- authored) (a) 5 booklets (including teaching-learning materials: published by PERC, DLLE, SNDTWU); (b) 4 books; (c) 23 book chapters; (d) 81 journal articles; (e) 2 monographs; (f) 7 research studies (published by the DLLE, SNDTWU); & (g) 56 papers for national & international conferences (some with bursary/travel grant).