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Matt Willemsen Sep 2, 2023

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

Making One Key Connection May Increase HPV Vax Uptake

Most of the 288 adults surveyed were not aware that HPV causes oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and had not been told of the relationship by their healthcare provider.

Medscape

Matt Willemsen May 6, 2023

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

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 behaviora

SciTechDaily

LocalHealthGuide Apr 26, 2023

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.

https://bit.ly/3NezLoM

#headandneck #oropharyngeal #hpv #cancer #STDs #stis