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A new study from Johns Hopkins University has found a link between the human papilloma virus (HPV) and oropharyngeal cancer, more commonly known as throat cancer. The findings confirm that oral sex is a risk factor for throat cancer, although the risk is relatively small. What the Study FoundBesides confirming the HPV link to throat cancer, the study concluded:
What Does This Mean for You?Throat cancer is considered to be uncommon and a small percentage of people with HPV develop cancer because of the virus. The finding does not suggest abstaining from oral or vaginal sex. Even though the risk is considered to be small, practicing safe oral sex is still extremely important to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.Sources:
'Souza,Ph.D., Gypsyamber, Aimee R. Kreimer, Ph.D., Raphael Viscidi, M.D., Michael Pawlita, M.D., Carole Fakhry, M.D., M.P.H., Wayne M. Koch, M.D., William H. Westra, M.D., and Maura L. Gillison, M.D., Ph.D.. "CaseControl Study of Human Papillomavirus and Oropharyngeal Cancer." New England Journal of Medicine 356:1944-1956. May 10, 2007. Updated: May 14, 2007 |
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