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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. CDC conducted studies to learn about these cancers. |
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ABHACUS
Assessing the Burden of HPV-Associated Cancers in the U.S. examines HPV-associated cancers before the release of the HPV vaccine. |
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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. |
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Statistics
Almost 25,000 HPV-associated cancers occur each year. The most common are cervical cancer in women and head and neck cancers in men. |
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Cancer Burden
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Each year, more than 17,300 HPV-associated cancers occur in women; cervical cancer is the most common. |
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Almost 7,600 HPV-associated cancers occur each year in men; head and neck cancers are the most common. |
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