A worrisome trend of increasing incidences of head and neck cancer even among young people in the US have led to the conclusion that the common practice of oral sex could be the cause.
Tumor Markers - For Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis
An ideal tumor marker for a cancer should be specific to that cancer and not generate false positive results.
An ideal tumor marker for a cancer should be specific to that cancer and not generate false positive results.
Dr. Elizabeth Whelan comments, “Ninety-five percent of Americans have no knowledge of this risk. In fact, most teenagers believe that oral sex is not sex, and that it’s fine and is without consequences. It’s a relationship that people don’t want to accept. There are emotional barriers to admitting this.”
Although there is a vaccine offering protection against HPV it stands to reason that a re-evaluation of the practice of oral sex is long overdue.
Source-Medindia
Oral Cancer | Mouth Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Oral cancer is a cancer that develops in any part of the mouth. It is more common in men over 40.
Oral cancer is a cancer that develops in any part of the mouth. It is more common in men over 40.
Swallowing The Bitter Pill-Oral Sex Linked To Oral Cancer
Breakthrough research has offered a clue as to why oral cancer has been on the rise recently and more so in persons not regarded as primary-risk candidates.
Breakthrough research has offered a clue as to why oral cancer has been on the rise recently and more so in persons not regarded as primary-risk candidates.
