29 October 2015

HPV and throat cancer

Recently many people have become aware of information in the media suggesting that there is a link between human papilloma virus (HPV), that might be transmitted by oral sex, and some cancers in the throat. Little is known about the natural history of oropharyngeal (throat) HPV but it is an area of rapidly emerging new knowledge.
This information will be updated as new evidence is available. The answers to the following frequently asked questions are to help you understand what is known and what is not yet clear.

http://www.hpv.org.nz/hpv-throat-cancer