throat cancer could be caused by the virus that causes genital warts and cervical cancer

Mouth and throat cancer could be caused by the virus that causes genital warts and cervical cancer, and it could be spreading through sex and French-kissing, a study published Wednesday says.

HPV has been documented in many cases of oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer, which is on the rise, and the study suggests that the increase in these mouth and throat cancers could be caused by infection with the virus that causes genital warts and cervical cancer.

all behaviors linked to HPV-related oral cancers, the study said.
"We suggest that we are encountering a slow epidemic of mainly sexually transmitted HPV-induced" oral cancers, the report said.

Oropharyngeal cancers caused by HPV are the second most common cancer linked to the virus, and their incidence is increasing.

The researchers urge the scientists to study the effects of the HPV vaccine available to girls and women on oropharyngeal squamous cell cancers.

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide; it kills 288,000 women annually.
Cervical cancer occurs when there is uncontrolled growth of the abnormal cells of the cervix.

Causes of cervical cancer
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) - the human Papilloma Virus is the single most common cause of cervical cancer and accounts for a very large percentage of incidence of cervical cancer.
Sexual activity- becoming sexually active at an early stage is a high risk factor for cervical cancer. Other risk factor like having multiple sexual partners can increase a woman’s chance of having HPV infection thereby increasing the risk of having cervical cancer.

Poor personal hygiene- this will lead to an increased risk of HPV infection
Other risk factors are a family history of cervical cancer and age.
Symptoms and complications of cervical cancer
In the early stages of cervical cancer, the woman may or may not experience any symptoms.
Screening tests- The widespread introduction of the Papanicolaou test or Pap smear for cervical cancer screening has been credited with dramatically reducing the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer.

Education about cervical cancer and its prevention will go a long way in reducing the burden of cervical cancer in our community and the nation.