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Can men get cancer from hpv like women do?

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Yes: There are forms of oral, anal and penile cancer that originate from the same strains.

Answered 5/6/2014

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Yes : Though uncommon as compared to hpv-related cervical cancer, in men hpv is associated with a large percentage of both penile cancers and anal cancers.

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Answered 12/29/2014

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