What men need to know about HPV-related throat cancer (oropharyngeal cancer)
How does HPV cause throat cancer?
HPV spreads to the oropharynx through intimate kissing or oral sex.
The oropharynx, which includes the area in the back of the tongue and the tonsils, has an uneven surface with deep crevices that make it a good environment for the virus to lodge.
I like to compare the surface to "cauliflower." It has similarities to the surface of the cervix, a common site for HPV infection in...
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