Do you DATY? better read this...

[Evan]

HPV increasingly causes oral cancer in men

Incidence rates likely due to increase in oral sex and decline in smoking

ATLANTA - The sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer in women is poised to become one of the leading causes of oral cancer in men, according to a new study.The HPV virus now causes as many cancers of the upper throat as tobacco and alcohol, probably due both to an increase in oral sex and the decline in smoking, researchers say.
The only available vaccine against HPV, made by Merck & Co., is currently given only to girls and young women. But Merck plans this year to ask government permission to offer the shot to boys.


Experts say a primary reason for male vaccinations would be to prevent men from spreading the virus and help reduce the nearly 12,000 cases of cervical cancer diagnosed in U.S. women each year. But the new study should add to the argument that there may be a direct benefit for men, too.
"We need to start having a discussion about those cancers other than cervical cancer that may be affected in a positive way by the vaccine," said study co-author Dr. Maura Gillison of Johns Hopkins University.
The study was published Friday in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Survival rates increasing
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the leading cause of cervical cancer in women. It also can cause genital warts, penile and anal cancer — risks for males that generally don't get the same attention as cervical cancer.
Previous research by Gillison and others established HPV as a primary cause of the estimated 5,600 cancers that occur each year in the tonsils, lower tongue and upper throat. It's also been known that the virus' role in such cancers has been rising.
The new study looked at more than 30 years of National Cancer Institute data on oral cancers. Researchers categorized about 46,000 cases, using a formula to divide them into those caused by HPV and those not connected to the virus.
They concluded the incidence rates for HPV-related oral cancers rose steadily in men from 1973 to 2004, becoming about as common as those from tobacco and alcohol.
The good news is that survival rates for the cancer are also increasing. That's because tumors caused by HPV respond better to chemotherapy and radiation, Gillison said.
"If current trends continue, within the next 10 years there may be more oral cancers in the United States caused by HPV than tobacco or alcohol," Gillison said.


Link to oral sex?
Studies suggest oral sex is associated with HPV-related oral cancers, but a cause-effect relationship has not been proved. Other researchers have suggested that even unwashed hands can spread it to the mouth as well.
Gillison pointed toward sex as an explanation for the increase in male upper throat cancers. However, HPV-related upper throat cancers declined significantly in women from 1973 to 2004.
Merck's vaccine, approved for girls in 2006, is a three-dose series priced at about $360. It is designed to protect against four types of HPV, including one associated with oral cancer.
Merck has been testing the vaccine in an international study, but it is focused on anal and penile cancer and genital warts, not oral cancers, said Kelley Dougherty, a Merck spokeswoman.
"We are continuing to consider additional areas of study that focus on both female and male HPV diseases and cancers," Dougherty said. Merck officials did not comment on Gillison's study.


Government officials and the American Cancer Society say they don't know yet whether the vaccine will be successful at preventing disease in men. No data from Merck's study are available yet.
Indeed, it's not clear yet that the vaccine even prevents the HPV infection in males, let alone cancer or any other illness, said Debbie Saslow of the American Cancer Society.
Merck plans to seek U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for the vaccine in men later this year, meaning a government decision would be likely in 2009.

[pussydog]

Your bringing me down with bad pussy eating vibes.

[harry_vajina]

damn, where am i going to find another low-calorie snack for a replacement???

[Dick Hunglong]

The mouth actually contains more bacteria and potential nasties than a clean vagina ever did. Kissing is much more dangerous.

[Evan]

A condom does not protect the base of the penis

[Evan]

[Evan]

[huck]

Dude, what's with this shit, you're gonna kill hoes business

[pussydog]

That dude has a problem with his dick.

[Dick Hunglong]

Are you some kind of Christian moralizer? I hope not! (If you are, I'm going to tell your family you have an account on TOSluts.com and see what they say!!! haha)

But enough kidding around, back to the issue at hand....

Hey if you hobby, you run risks.
The chances of those pics happening to you is very small.
But not impossible.
Choose your level of risk.
If you have a SO, think carefully before you hobby.
We are all adults here. We take risks every day.

As I said before, kissing is more dangerous than DATY!

[Damondean]

What about DATO? I hobby with shemales so DATY aint an issue but a'm gonna look for these spots before going down bareback on a tranny.

[Evan]

[sexicoupl]

What is that stuff around the cock and mouth........

[Evan]

There are over 100 different types of HPV. While some types cause only minor health problems, such as warts on your hands or feet, most types of HPV do not cause any symptoms and go away on their own; however, there over 30 types of HPV that affect the genital area, and some can lead to even more serious health problems, such as abnormal cervical cells (precancerous cells), which can lead to cervical cancer. These types of HPV can be easily spread through sexual contact. Cervical cancer and precancerous cells can be detected through your regular Pap test. Not everything you may hear about HPV, Pap tests, and cervical cancer is correct, however - let's look at some facts and myths.

If I stay with one partner, I won't get HPV.

Myth. If your partner has ever been with someone else in the past, he or she could have an HPV infection and he can give it to you. Of course, the more sexual partners you have, the higher the risk of developing HPV, but being in a monogamous relationship won't guarantee that you won't get it.

You can get HPV through other sexual acts, not just intercourse.

Fact. The most common way of spreading HPV is by skin-to-skin contact, so any sexual act of any type can spread the infection.

If I have abnormal cervical cells, I have cancer.

Myth. Abnormal cervical cells, or cervical dysplasia, can lead to cervical cancer. However, the abnormal cells themselves are not cancerous. Some abnormal cells return to normal, while others go on to become cancerous. Your doctor will decide if the abnormal cells will be removed, or if you should watch and wait to see what happens.

A Pap test will help catch cervical cancer early.

Fact. A Pap test is a simple test that examines the cells on the cervix. It helps to detect abnormal cells on your cervix (which may turn into cancer) and to catch cervical cancer early, when it is easier to treat.

I should have a Pap test within 3 years after starting sexual activity.

Fact. Doctors recommend that you should have a Pap test within 3 years of your first sexual encounter, regardless of how young you are. Most women should have a Pap test by age 18, regardless of whether they've had sex. Ask your doctor when you should start having Pap tests, and how often you will need to have them.

Removing genital warts gets rid of the infection.

Myth. Genital warts can be removed in several ways. Cream medications may be prescribed by your doctor or you may have a procedure done in the doctor's office such as freezing (cryotherapy), burning, laser, or other minor surgical procedures. However, removing the warts will not get rid of the HPV infection. There isn't a cure for HPV infection yet. However, your body can often get rid of the HPV infection on its own.

Someone who has had the HPV vaccine doesn't need to go for Pap tests.

Myth. The HPV vaccine is not a substitute for regular Pap tests and check-ups. You will still need to get Pap tests even if you have received the HPV vaccine. Talk to your doctor about how often you should be having a Pap test.

Safer sex will reduce your risk of catching HPV.

Fact. Safer sex can help reduce your chances of getting HPV. Using condoms won't provide complete protection against HPV because the virus can be on parts of the skin that aren't covered by condoms. But it's still a good idea to use condoms, as they can help prevent pregnancy and other sexually transmitted infections. Limiting your number of sexual partners can also reduce your risk of catching HPV. Abstinence, or not having sex at all, can keep you from catching HPV.