Oral intimacy is now the leading risk factor for throat cancer
HPV vaccination of young girls has been implemented in many countries to prevent cervical cancer. There is now increasing, albeit as yet indirect evidence,
- • The main cause of this cancer is the human papillomavirus (HPV), which are also the main cause of cancer of the cervix.
- • HPV is sexually transmitted. For oropharyngeal cancer, the main risk factor is the number of lifetime sexual partners, especially oral sex.