Robert was 52 when he was diagnosed with advanced HPV-related squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx. His cancer was found after months of symptoms that were first put down to allergies. By the time he reached specialist care, Robert had already experienced a sore throat, coughing up blood, hearing problems in one ear, and a
Recent BBC coverage of new HPV vaccine figures has highlighted just how powerful cancer prevention can be. The report refers to the HPV vaccine as a “life-saving jab” after research showed the major impact it is already having in reducing deaths from cervical cancer. It is hugely encouraging news, and it deserves to be welcomed.
No, you do not catch HPV from a toilet seat. It is one of those questions many people think about but may feel embarrassed to ask. That is exactly why it is worth answering clearly. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a very common virus. Most people will come into contact with HPV at some point
