HPV is Linked to Oral Cancer in Men
Oral cancer is alarmingly on the rise through sexually transmitted disease of papillomavirus (HPV).
In recent years, advertiser had brought our attention to HPV (Human Papillomavirus). The “One Less” campaign gears toward girls and young ladies, urging them to get the vaccination.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a complete list of HPV information, from how the disease is contracted, to the signs and symptoms of HPV infection. Click on the link, and read for a more comprehensive perceptive.
This disease was a great concern for females, but now it is suggested that men could also get oral cancer through HPV.
Although HPV is the leading causes of cervical cancer, and is widely acknowledged; little is mentioned about the outcome of this disease in men, which has become a leading cause for oral cancer in a recent study.
How Does HPV Affect Men?
- HPV causes cancer in the upper throat through oral sex with someone who is infected.
- It can also cause genital warts, penile, and anal cancer through sexual contact with a partner who is infected with HPV.
What to Do to Prevent HPV?
- If you have a young daughter, call your family physician for a checkup, and ask about HPV vaccine. Some practices do not carry this vaccination in their offices. They suggested calling the Department of Health in your local city.
- Since this vaccine is not available for men, we can prevent the spreading of this disease by first protecting ourselves, and avoid infecting others.
- Having the same partner is less likely to pass the disease back and forth.
Ways to Check for HPV
- Have a regular screen test by your physician for lesions/warts.
- Anal Pap test is suggested as a precaution step.
If you have not check out the information on HPV, this is a good time to do so. Merk & Co. Inc., the maker of HPV vaccine, is working on getting permission from the government to give boys this vaccination also, probably in the year 2009. Meanwhile, be careful, and think safe sex.
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valli | Feb 7, 2008 | Reply
This is a new one to me. Thanks for the information.
SunGoddess | Feb 7, 2008 | Reply
Thank you for sharing the information. Great article!
Dimitrio | Feb 7, 2008 | Reply
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louie jerome | Feb 7, 2008 | Reply
Excellent advice.
Anne Lyken-Garner | Feb 7, 2008 | Reply
Helpful hints to stay healthy. This is not something I knew very much about.
Lucy Lockett | Feb 7, 2008 | Reply
This was my learning curve for the day, thank you.
Francie | Feb 7, 2008 | Reply
Great article Icy, Valuable information!
Azeemforever | Feb 7, 2008 | Reply
Hey this topic is nice and helpful to all mans
Great
Alexa Gates | Feb 9, 2008 | Reply
wow! didn’t know this! a lot of people in my school have HPV..it’s kind of gross.
Darlene McFarlane | Feb 10, 2008 | Reply
This was great,Icy. I never heard of this before. Was a learning experience and something everyone should be aware of.
Judy Sheldon | Feb 10, 2008 | Reply
Icy, thank you for passing on this valuable information. Hopefully Merck gets permission to offer the vaccine to males too.
spostareduro | Feb 10, 2008 | Reply
Informative Icy..I’ll Stumble this too. Thanks for the awareness.
Sojouner | Feb 11, 2008 | Reply
This an important article. I am a clinical chemist and the family practice Drs never warn males about the dangers of HPV.
This was a good community service.
Josey | Mar 13, 2008 | Reply
Wow, I had no idea it could even make a man sick at all. I’m so glad you put the information out there for everyone.
Dee Huff | Mar 16, 2008 | Reply
Thanks for the info Icy. I didn’t know about that.