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Race, Sex, and Age Can Make a Difference in Surviving HPV-Associated Cancers

Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV also causes many cancers in other parts of the body, such as the oropharynx (the base of the tongue, the tonsils, and the back of the throat), vagina, vulva, penis, anus, and rectum, although it doesn’t always cause cancer. You can get HPV … Continue reading Race, Sex, and Age Can Make a Difference in Surviving HPV-Associated Cancers