Rising Rates of HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancers in Men Linked to Oral Sex

[oobar]

On 5/29/2024 at 2:23 PM, MalcolmB said:

My girlfriend Sid thai men don’t like giving oral.

 

Something about Buddhism and the head being sacred and lowering it to a vagina is wrong.

Butif a girl does it to a man it is ok. 
 

anyone else heard that?

Next time with your Thai gal, ask if you can suck her toes.  See how that goes.  I've heard the request gets interesting responses.

[Yellowtail]

1 minute ago, oobar said:

Next time with your Thai gal, ask if you can suck her toes.  See how that goes.  I've heard the request gets interesting responses.

I'll take your word for it.

[MalcolmB]

14 minutes ago, oobar said:

Next time with your Thai gal, ask if you can suck her toes.  See how that goes.  I've heard the request gets interesting responses.

Years ago in Pattaya gogo bar I met a girl who would put a condom on your foot and then proceed to take the foot up her.

 

I never forgot it, one of those things you don’t forget 

[Dogmatix]

On 6/3/2024 at 2:32 PM, spidermike007 said:

It only works on younger men, for some reason. The rest of us simply have to take our chances! 

 

It is just that they don't see the point of giving it to older men or that it doesn't work on older men?

[HalAndLois]

Years ago in Costa Rica, I was talking with a guy who mentioned performing the acts mentioned in this article on a particular girl.  I asked him, "How did I taste, man?"  

Edited June 4 by HalAndLois

[Kinnock]

On 5/31/2024 at 5:53 PM, johng said:

There is supposedly a HPV vaccine.

They where recently trying to give it to all the girls at my granddaughters school, strangely as far as I could ascertain they didn't seem to offer it to the boys,

even though boys can and do carry the virus and pass it onto girls causing cervical cancer  which was the whole reason they stated that the girls get the vaccine..to prevent cervical cancer ???

Yes, the main focus for the vaccine seems to be females, which may explain the rise in male cases?

[proton]

2 hours ago, oobar said:

Next time with your Thai gal, ask if you can suck her toes.  See how that goes.  I've heard the request gets interesting responses.

 

They cum more as a rule

[Kinnock]

2 hours ago, Dogmatix said:

 

It is just that they don't see the point of giving it to older men or that it doesn't work on older men?

Good question .... it looks like it's not a safety issue, it's because they think it's too late to bother with the vaccine  .....

 

CDC Advice:

 

HPV vaccination is not recommended for everyone older than age 26 years.

• Some adults ages 27 through 45 years who were not already vaccinated might choose to get HPV vaccine after speaking with their doctor about their risk for new HPV infections and possible benefits of vaccination for them.

A clinic website added this ...

 

"There’s not a safety issue past age 45. We just aren’t sure how much the vaccine will help men and women who are past that age, because so many of us have acquired HPV by that point, and because it takes many years for cancer to develop after acquiring the virus".

 

But let's say you were in a monogamous relationship in your home country and managed to avoid HPV, then got divorced and moved to Thailand to make up for lost time.  What they are saying is HPV related cancer takes so long to develop you'll be dead before you notice it ...... but what about your younger partners?

 

Methinks the Professors have never been to Pattaya. 😀

[scubascuba3]

i saw a video of a guy yesterday with HPV throat cancer, it looks bad, misdiagnosed for a while including tonsillitis

[thaibeachlovers]

On 5/29/2024 at 7:31 PM, markus said:

Why is it so often not possible here in this forum to give sensible, realistic answers to a really serious topic? 
The stupid answers are piling up. 🤔

LOL. Think about where the topic was posted. It could have been designed to elicit humerous responses from the posters on this subforum.

 

There is actually a subforum for a serious discussion about such.

[retarius]

Sounds like a con trick by Glaxo owner of the HPV vaccine. 

[scubascuba3]

2 hours ago, retarius said:

Sounds like a con trick by Glaxo owner of the HPV vaccine. 

is that another vaccine conspiracy theory?

[advancebooking]

On 6/3/2024 at 7:13 AM, kiwikeith said:

Well you can make it what you want but your comments are not funny, people want to know about this genuinely. 

Is there a blood test to determine if one has HPV?

[scubascuba3]

1 hour ago, advancebooking said:

Is there a blood test to determine if one has HPV?

There are many strains of HPV, I've not heard of a blood test, if you have had genital warts then you have at least one strain

[advancebooking]

On 5/28/2024 at 3:37 PM, CharlieH said:

 

In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged in the realm of public health: a significant rise in head and neck cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) among men. This increase is linked to changes in sexual behaviours, notably the rise in oral sex, which has facilitated the spread of HPV. Despite the availability of vaccines, the incidence of these cancers continues to grow, raising alarm among medical professionals and researchers alike.

The surge in HPV-linked head and neck cancers

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a well-known cause of various cancers, including cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers. Oropharyngeal cancers, which affect the middle part of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils, have seen a sharp increase, particularly among men. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 15,000 men in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancers caused by HPV each year, with 80% of oropharyngeal cancers now attributed to this virus.

This trend is not limited to the United States. Countries such as Brazil, Australia, the UK, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and China are also experiencing a rise in HPV-related head and neck cancers. The increase is particularly notable among younger men, who are more likely to engage in oral sex, a significant risk factor for HPV transmission. Studies, including a 2014 publication in the journal PLOS ONE, indicate that younger generations are more likely to engage in oral sex compared to older cohorts, influenced partly by the proliferation of online pornography.

 

 

The role of oral sex and HPV

HPV is a sexually transmitted infection, and its connection to oropharyngeal cancers underscores the changing patterns of sexual behaviour. The CDC reports that among individuals aged 15 to 24, 78% engage in oral sex, with the figure rising to over 89% among 23 and 24-year-olds.

For homosexual males, the rates are even higher, approaching 100% for both age groups. This shift towards more prevalent and diverse sexual behaviours has been accompanied by an increase in HPV transmission and, consequently, related cancers.

Despite the introduction of the HPV vaccine in 2006, which was initially targeted at young women and later extended to young men, the incidence of HPV-related cancers continues to rise. The vaccine is highly effective in preventing infections with the most common cancer-causing HPV types. However, vaccination rates remain insufficient to curb the increasing trend of these cancers. The CDC estimates that around 81 million Americans are currently infected with HPV, with 15 million new infections occurring annually.

HPV infections often resolve on their own without causing long-term health problems. However, persistent infections with high-risk HPV types can lead to cancer. The American Cancer Society notes that between 2015 and 2019, the number of people diagnosed with HPV-linked oropharyngeal cancer increased by 1.3% in women and 2.8% in men annually.

Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers present symptoms that differ from those caused by tobacco and alcohol use, historically the primary risk factors for head and neck cancers. Symptoms include a persistent sore throat, hoarseness, enlarged lymph nodes, pain when swallowing, earaches, and unexplained weight loss. These symptoms often lead to initial misdiagnoses, delaying appropriate treatment.

Routine check-ups with primary care physicians and dentists can aid in early detection. Treatment options for head and neck cancers include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. For HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancers, recent research suggests that less intense treatment can yield favourable outcomes due to the typically better prognosis for these patients compared to those with HPV-negative tumours.

 

Photo by Myriam Zilles on Unsplash

 

 

Rehabilitation post-treatment may involve physical therapy, dietary counselling, speech therapy, and potentially reconstructive and plastic surgery. Despite these measures, treatment can significantly impact patients’ quality of life, affecting their ability to chew, swallow, or speak, and sometimes altering their appearance.

The rise in HPV-related head and neck cancers among men is a pressing public health issue driven by evolving sexual behaviours. While vaccines offer a powerful tool for prevention, broader education and higher vaccination rates are crucial to reversing this trend. Awareness of the symptoms and regular medical check-ups can facilitate early diagnosis and improve treatment outcomes. As medical science continues to evolve, understanding the factors contributing to this rise and implementing effective preventive measures will be key to addressing this growing health challenge.

While many are under the fallacy that there are no known tests for HPV for men based on the available information online, there are actually new PCR test platforms and specimen collection methods that are now available via a company called Sansure that supplies to various hospitals.

If you are a naughty promiscuous male, often indulging in oral sex with partners that you are unaware could possibly be infected with HPV and are worried after reading this article, schedule a discreet health screening with MyMediTravel.

MyMediTravel offers exclusive health screening services with leading STI/HPV specialists and also experienced oncologists. Remember, determining that you are infected with HPV at early stages, can help save a lot of future agony and money

 

 

 

do you know if theres a blood test for hpv? how do we know if we have it? thanks