Scientists believe that cancer of the mouth and throat, which "transferred" through oral sex human papilloma virus can be prevented even before the growth of a malignant tumor. All you need to do - do not be lazy to pass a medical examination.
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WHO experts, together with a team of researchers concluded that the causative agent of cancer can be detected in the blood for many years before it will begin to develop cancer. To do this, you just need to be tested for antibodies to certain oncogenic types of human papillomavirus. Then the doctors will be able to determine in advance of a high probability of developing cancer of the mouth and take the necessary measures to prevent it.
Researchers do not accidentally say about the human papillomavirus (HPV) in connection with a high risk of cancer of the oropharynx. HPV is the cause of cervical cancer and other genital cancers. However, it can also be the causative agent of cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx, particularly among men. Recently, the Hollywood actor Michael Douglas treated for throat cancer, he said the cancer was transmitted through oral sex.
In Europe and the United States in recent years a clear trend of growth of cancers of the oropharynx. Previously it was thought that their determining cause - smoking. Now, however, experts believe that this is due to the increase of cases of HPV infection transmitted through oral sex. The culprit of cancer of the oropharynx they consider one type of virus - HPV-16. It was his presence and need to be screened. According to the WHO, patients with cancer of the mouth and throat due to infection with HPV-16, survived three times more likely after early diagnosis than cancer patients whose tumors are not associated with HPV. (READ MORE)
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