2023-10-11 21:21:00
Title: Study Shows Oral Sex as a Major Risk Factor for Throat Cancer
Subtitle: Experts Highlight Alarming Connection between Oral Sex and Throat Cancer Development
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[City], [State] – Science and research have long been battling cancer in its various forms, with the early signs and symptoms often going unnoticed. However, recent studies have shed light on a troubling trend: oral sex being identified as a trigger for throat cancer.
According to a study conducted by the University of Birmingham and reported by the British newspaper The Independent, throat cancer has become more prevalent than cervical cancer in the United States and Great Britain. Of particular concern is the specific type of throat cancer affecting the tonsil area.
Dr. Hisham Mehanna from the University of Birmingham explains that the primary cause of this type of cancer is the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is also the leading cause of cervical cancer. Individuals who engage in oral sex with multiple partners are nine times more likely to develop this form of cancer.
Dr. Mehanna points out that behavior trend studies indicate that oral sex is prevalent in some countries. In a study conducted on nearly 1,000 individuals who underwent tonsillectomies for non-cancer reasons in the UK, 80 percent of adults reported having practiced oral sex at some point in their lives.
The alarming trend of throat cancer, often described as an epidemic, has seen a rapid increase in the West over the last two decades. Surprisingly, doctors highlight oral sex as the biggest risk factor for this type of cancer, surpassing smoking, alcohol consumption, and an unhealthy diet.
While further research is needed on the risk of infection through oral sex, it is believed that men are more at risk when engaging in oral sex with women than vice versa. This may be due to a higher detectability of the virus in women’s intimate areas. Unanswered questions remain regarding HPV infection in the mouth for homosexual individuals, as they have an increased risk.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) consists of over 200 different types, with only some capable of causing cancer. The German Cancer Research Center clarifies that most people will be infected with HPV in their lifetime, with the infection often clearing up on its own. However, in some cases, the infection persists, increasing the risk of developing certain types of cancer.
Experts suggest that complete protection from cancer-causing HPV types can only be achieved through sexual abstinence. When engaging in sexual activity, experts recommend using condoms during oral sex, although they do not provide complete protection. Condoms significantly reduce the risk of HPV infection but do not cover all potentially infected areas.
As the fight against cancer continues, these findings highlight the importance of awareness and education surrounding the risks associated with oral sex. Researchers and healthcare professionals emphasize the need for further study and preventive measures to combat the growing prevalence of throat cancer, offering hope for a future where this type of cancer can be effectively prevented and treated.
Organisation:
German Cancer Research Center
Seat:
Heidelberg, Campus Im Neuenheimer Feld
Employees:
Approximately 3000
Founding:
1964]
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