HPV linked to throat cancer

We’ve heard quite a bit about HPV and its link to cervical cancer. However, recent studies show that HPV can also cause throat cancer for those who engage in oral sex. As a matter of fact, HPV may be a higher risk factor than smoking for oropharyngeal cancer (back of throat/base of tongue area). Thanks to Wait4YourMate blog which has this story today. To see an indepth article about the research, you can click on this story from WebMD Medical News.