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Risk of Oropharyngeal Cancer Increased by HPV Infection
medindia 8870 Posts A review conducted at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston suggests that high rates of oropharyngeal cancers,...Read More
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There are things those that are not vaccinated against HPV can do to lower their risk of oral cancer. Currently HPV is felt to be responsible for roughly 25 percent of oral cancers in the US. A study published in the journal "Cancer", showed that a diet high in foods containing lutein, vitamin A, vitamin C and papaya accelerated clearance of the HPV virus, leaving less time for it to cause the inflammation that can lead to cancer. Though recommendations for screening are not available, it would seem wise that individuals see their dentists regularly. Many dentists now routinely screen for oral cancer.

Lynne Eldridge MD
Author, "Avoiding Cancer One Day At A Time"
http://www.avoidcancernow.com

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i had genital wart in 98, facial wart in 2001. treated with cautery . How do i know the strain of virus ? or the risk of developing oral cancer?

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