Making One Key Connection May Increase HPV Vax Uptake
The understanding that human papillomavirus (HPV) causes oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) has been linked with increased likelihood of adults having been vaccinated for HPV, new research indicates.
https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/996074? ##HPV #vaccine #uptake #OPSCC #HeadAndNeckCancer #oropharyngeal #SquamousCell #carcinoma
Silent Epidemic: Oral Sex Is Now the Leading Risk Factor for Throat Cancer
The rapid rise in oropharyngeal cancer in the West over the past two decades is largely attributed to the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV). Despite the potential protective effect of HPV vaccinations, challenges such as vaccine hesitancy, low coverage in certain regions, and behavioral trends could undermine its effectiveness.
https://scitechdaily.com/silent-epidemic-oral-sex-is-now-the-leading-risk-factor-for-throat-cancer/ #OralSex #ThroatCancer #cancer #hpv #oropharyngeal
Oral sex is now the leading risk factor for throat cancer
The main risk factors oropharyngeal cancer is the number of lifetime sexual partners, especially oral sex. Those with six or more lifetime oral-sex partners are 8.5 times more likely to develop oropharyngeal cancer than those who do not practise oral sex.
