Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been found to be associated with several types of cancer: cervical, vulvar, vaginal, penile, anal, and some head and neck cancers. Each year, more than 17,300 HPV-associated cancers occur in women; cervical cancer is the most common. Almost 7,600 HPV-associated cancers occur each year in men; head and neck cancers are the most common.
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ABHACUS
Assessing the Burden of HPV-Associated Cancers in the U.S. estimated how many HPV-associated cancers occurred in the United States before the release of the HPV vaccine.
Basic Information
When the body's immune system can't get rid of an HPV infection, the infection can cause changes in cells that may lead to cancer.
Statistics
HPV is thought to be responsible for nearly all cervical cancers and about 90% of anal cancers, 40% of vulvar, vaginal, and penile cancers, 35% of throat cancers, and 25% of mouth cancers.
HPV Vaccination
The HPV vaccine works by preventing the most common types of HPV that cause cervical cancer and genital warts.
Take Time to Save Your Life Podcast
The Pap test is the most successful test available to prevent cervical cancer. Learn how it is performed and when women should be tested.
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