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HIVers are already at a heightened risk for such cancers as Kaposi's sarcoma, cervical cancer, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. But researchers in California say an HIV-weakened immune system can significantly boost risks for other cancers as well, particularly those linked with viral infections like hepatitis, human papillomavirus, and Epstein-Barr. Be sure to talk with your health care provider about your risks for such non-AIDS-related cancers as: >liver cancer >anal cancer >penile cancer >head and neck cancers >Hodgkin's lymphoma >lung cancer >digestive cancers

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Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.

Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.