Although I just wrote, this was just so interesting!
Apparently, a report in the Journal of Clinical Oncology is reporting that not only is HPV causing cancer of the upper throat in men, but its causing rates EQUAL TO CANCER RATES CAUSED BY TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL! It's suggested that this is due to an increase in rates of oral sex, although this is not proven. Unfortunately the article does not state which strain of HPV is causing the cancer, however, it states that one of the strains in Merck's Guardasil vaccine protects against oral cancer. Just another reason why this vaccine needs to be approved for men!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22956090/
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My name is Jillian and I work for the PR firm that represents OralCDx. While this post about the rise in HPV-related oral cancer focuses on HPV protection and prevention, did you also know that you can PREVENT oral cancer? There is a test that actually identifies abnormal cells before they become cancerous, preventing oral cancer from ever developing. The BrushTest or computer-assisted brush biopsy, manufactured by OralCDx Laboratories, is a small brush that dental professionals use to test tiny white or red spots that are commonly found in a person’s mouth during a routine oral exam. It is one of two tests that can actually detect oral cancer (the other is a scalpel biopsy), and is better at detecting cancer than mammography, the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test or the Pap smear. The sensitivity and specificity to detect precancers and cancers with OralCDx is very high according to numerous studies published in peer-reviewed journals. The test is so effective that the American Dental Association has partnered with OralCDx to educate dentists and patients about its lifesaving potential: http://www.ada.org. When an oral spot found by the BrushTest contains precancerous cells, they are typically still harmless for several more years. During this time the precancerous spot can be removed and oral cancer prevented. The next time you visit your dentist, make sure to ask him/her about the BrushTest. For more information visit http://www.oralcdx.com.
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