Rising Throat Cancer Cases in Men Linked to Oral Sex
Recent studies reveal a concerning rise in oropharyngeal cancer cases in Jamaica, particularly among younger men. Dr. Steven Alexander, senior medical officer at Jamaica’s Hope Institute, attributes this spike to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), primarily transmitted through oral sex. HPV is increasingly linked to oropharyngeal cancers, now overtaking smoking as the primary cause. Traditionally, throat …
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