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sinkingfeeling

(52,996 posts)
6. HPV related oral cancer occurrences have been rising for last 20 years. It will continue to increase.
Sat Apr 29, 2023, 08:30 AM
Apr 2023

Just ask the American Cancer Society or do a Google search.
I had Stage IV tonsil cancer 14 years ago. Get your kids vaccinated against HPV.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4107541/

"Human papillomavirus (HPV) is known to be associated with several types of human cancer, including cervical, vulvar, vaginal, penile, anal, and head-and-neck cancers. Among these cancers, HPV-associated head-and-neck cancers, inclusive of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and oral cavity squamous cell carcinomas (OCSCC), have recently risen dramatically in men under 50 years old. Within 20 years, the percentage of HPV-positive OSCC in total OSCC went from less than 20% to more than 70% in the United States and some European countries. This article reviews the incidence trend and pathogenesis of HPV-associated head-and-neck cancers as well as current treatment modalities for the disease."

Men can use protection. multigraincracker Apr 2023 #1
YW, But men aren't the only group potentially protected by dental dam use... littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #11
Old, married and happy. multigraincracker Apr 2023 #12
There are old, married and happy female couples, too. littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #14
Shit, am I in trouble! 3Hotdogs Apr 2023 #2
The world is in trouble! Joinfortmill Apr 2023 #3
Mother Nature... 2naSalit Apr 2023 #4
I guess I'll have to talk with my doctor PJMcK Apr 2023 #5
HPV related oral cancer occurrences have been rising for last 20 years. It will continue to increase. sinkingfeeling Apr 2023 #6
Good advice, thanks PJMcK Apr 2023 #8
Thanks so much for your contribution to the discussion. littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #18
Did you follow/read from the links in the article? eom littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #10
Why is this in yahoo's "entertainment" section? emulatorloo Apr 2023 #7
From the links in the article... littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #9
I hear you can catch it on a toilet seat. multigraincracker Apr 2023 #13
I just wish folks would attempt to follow along... littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #16
Thanks for the quotation, appreciate it. emulatorloo Apr 2023 #15
YW. Thanks for your reply. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #17
"six or more lifetime oral-sex partners"... What does that even mean? Montauk6 May 2023 #19
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