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Do i have throat or tongue cancer risk from hpy?
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Yes: Oral cancers of the tongue and throat can be caused by human papilloma virus, or hpv, particularly type 16. The following is a good link for more detailed information: http://www.Cancer.Gov/cancertopics/factsheet/risk/hpv#r8.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Good question: The strain of hpv that infects the oral cavity is different from the one that causes genital or skin warts. If you do have hpv in the oral cavity, current research indicates that you might be at increased risk.
Answered 11/2/2012
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