Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. This is becoming heavily apparent with the increase in news coverage about the transmission and increased incidence of HPV.

HPV has also been linked to a significant rise in certain cancers. Cervical cancer is the most common HPV-associated cancer among women, and oropharyngeal cancers (cancers of the back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils) are the most common among men.

This link between HPV and cancer amplifies the urgency for screenings and vaccinations to anyone who may be at risk.

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) By the Numbers

• Incidence of HPV OSCC has increased by 225% from 1988 to 2004 from 0.8 to 2.6 cases per 100,000 population.
• Each year, about 33,000 new cases of cancer are found in parts of the body where HPV is often found. HPV causes about 26,800 of these cancers.
• Men have 3 times the risk of HPV infection than women.
• The Center for Disease Control now recommends vaccination against HPV infection for both boys aged 9-21 and girls aged age 9 to 26.

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in the News

HPV has made the news quite a bit recently. Take a look below to learn more about HPV from national news sources.

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Actor Michael Douglas Throat Cancer Caused by HPV – Good Morning America

Additional news resources include:

• Significant Rise in HPV-Related Throat Cancer in Men – ABC News
• Yes, Oral Sex Can Lead to Cancer – CNN
• The HPV Connection – The Oral Cancer Foundation

HPV Oral Cancer Testimonial

Jason was a healthy, 44-year-old husband and father of three from Central Florida. After discovering a lump on his neck in 2014, he was diagnosed with stage 4 HPV-related oral cancer. Today, Jason is an oral cancer survivor and screening advocate.

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Resources

Explore other HPV resources our experts have put together by clicking the links below.

• The Role of Human Papillomavirus HPV
• HPV and HNSCC Fast Facts
• Human Papilloma Virus and Head and Neck Cancer: A New Challenge
• Oral Sex Leading to Rise in Head and Neck Cancer in Young Adults

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