7 Million American Men Carry Cancer-Causing HPV

Just recently, the number of men who have cancer of the mouth or throat due to HPV has surpassed the number of women who have cervical cancer do to HPV. 7 million men and 1.4 million women carry oral HPV strains that can cause cancer.

It is a common misconception that HPV is only a risk for women. In really, HPV can also cause anal, penile, and scrotal cancers in men. Additionally, engaging in oral sex puts you at risk for contracting oral HPV which can result in cancers of the mouth and throat.

This underscores the importance of vaccinating BOTH boys and girls before they become sexually active in order to prevent these cancers.

7 million American Men Carry Cancer-Causing HPV

~Scarlett