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entertainment18 days ago•3 min saved

Moshe Kasher opens up about HPV-linked tonsil cancer and upcoming treatment

Comedian and The Pitt actor Moshe Kasher revealed an HPV-related tonsil cancer diagnosis after finding a lump during filming. He underwent a five-hour surgery removing his tonsils and 25 neck lymph nodes; doctors noted the cancer is at an early stage (Stage 1) and said a very high cure rate (~95%) is likely, with radiation possible depending on pathology. He remains hopeful, detailing a long recovery ahead and expressing gratitude for his life and family as he plans to return to work.

via USA Today|

#entertainment #hpv #judd-apatow

entertainment18 days ago•134 min saved

Comedian Moshe Kasher Opens Up About HPV-Positive Tonsil Cancer

Comedian Moshe Kasher revealed on Instagram that he was diagnosed with HPV-positive tonsil cancer, underwent throat surgery, and spent Father’s Day recovering. He noted that HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer is common among men under 55 and that HPV causes a majority of such cancers in the U.S., adding that the HPV vaccine can prevent HPV infection and the resulting cancer.

via Vulture|

#celebrity-health #entertainment #fathers-day

health23 days ago•5 min saved

HPV vaccination linked to near-elimination of cervical cancer deaths in England's young women

A Lancet analysis shows England’s HPV vaccination program, started in 2008, has saved around 200 lives and led to zero cervical cancer deaths among 20–24-year-olds from 2020–2024; those vaccinated at 12–13 now have near-zero risk before 30, while pre-vaccine deaths in that group averaged about 20 per year. Despite progress, HPV vaccine uptake remains below WHO targets, so efforts continue to boost vaccination and maintain screening through age 25–64.

via BBC|

#cervical-cancer #health #hpv

health1 month ago•6 min saved

HPV Vaccine Milestone Meets New Challenge: Rising HPV-Related Cancers in Men

Twenty years after the HPV vaccine’s approval, HPV-related cancers—especially head and neck cancers in men—are rising, even as vaccination and screening have reduced cervical cancer. HPV is transmitted sexually and can silently cause tumors in the throat, making early detection difficult. Vaccination coverage among teens is improving but remains incomplete, while studies show vaccinated individuals have significantly lower oral HPV infections and cancer risk. The piece centers on Michael Whelan’s battle with late-stage HPV-driven cancer to highlight the vaccine’s potential to prevent future cases and reduce suffering, urging broader awareness and uptake.

via CIDRAP|

#cancer-prevention #head-and-neck-cancer #health

health1 month ago•9 min saved

Two Sisters, One Virus: The HPV Vaccine's Promise and a Family's Loss

On the 20th anniversary of the HPV vaccine, this feature chronicles Erica Frazier Stum’s battle with cervical cancer despite vaccination, highlighting how HPV vaccines can cut cervical cancer risk by up to about 80% when given by age 16, while also underscoring gaps in vaccine uptake and screening—especially in rural areas—and showcasing her sister Hallie Martin’s advocacy to protect others through vaccination and regular well-woman care.

via cidrap.umn.edu|

#advocacy #cervical-cancer #health

health1 month ago•23 min saved

Penn researchers develop antiviral chewing gum to curb oral cancer risk

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a bioengineered chewing gum made from hyacinth bean powder that incorporates the antiviral protein FRIL and the antimicrobial peptide protegrin to neutralize viruses and bacteria linked to oral cancers (notably HPV). Early data show the gum can significantly reduce oral HPV viral load (about 93%), and it’s being studied as both a preventive and potential treatment, with HPV clinical trials at Penn Medicine and additional trials for infectious diseases like COVID-19 and influenza; the team envisions an affordable, off-the-shelf prophylactic gum with broader public health benefits, including interest from NASA for health in space.

via WHYY|

#bioengineered-chewing-gum #fril-antimicrobial-protein #health

entertainment1 month ago•3 min saved

Michael Douglas apologizes to Catherine Zeta-Jones over HPV-linked throat cancer claim

Michael Douglas apologized to Catherine Zeta-Jones after previously saying his throat cancer was caused by HPV from oral sex. The actor was diagnosed in 2010 with stage-four oral cancer and underwent chemotherapy and radiation. The couple, who wed in 2000, faced stress and a brief separation in 2013, and Douglas later clarified the HPV connection in his remarks.

via LADbible|

#apology #catherine-zeta-jones #entertainment

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Two Lifestyle Habits Drive Almost Half of Preventable Cancers Worldwide

A WHO analysis published in Nature Medicine finds about 38% of global cancers in 2022 were preventable by addressing roughly 30 modifiable risk factors. The leading factor is tobacco smoking (responsible for 15% of cancers, 23% in men), with alcohol accounting for roughly 3.2%; together these two factors make up about 48% of preventable cancers. Infections (notably HPV) and air pollution also contribute to cancer risk, while HPV vaccination exists but coverage remains uneven. The study underscores that many cancers could be prevented with sustained political commitment and targeted prevention strategies worldwide.

via ScienceAlert|

#cancer #health #hpv

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Wastewater detects all major cancer-causing viruses, signaling new public health monitoring

A Baylor College of Medicine-led study analysed wastewater from more than 40 sites across 16 Texas cities (May 2022–May 2025) using hybrid-capture sequencing to detect all major oncogenic viruses, including HPV, hepatitis B and C, EBV and Kaposi’s sarcoma–related herpesvirus; the study found increases in HPV, EBV and some polyomaviruses after 2024 and detected all nine HPV types targeted by Gardasil 9 in wastewater, suggesting environmental monitoring could track cancer risk and measure vaccination impact for prevention and health surveillance.

via Euronews.com|

#cancer-prevention #health #hpv

health1 month ago•6 min saved

HPV vaccination and lifestyle changes may curb rising head and neck cancers

Head and neck cancers, especially oral cavity and pharynx, are rising in the U.S. and globally, with HPV now a leading risk factor. Prevention centers on HPV vaccination (two doses at 11–12 years, can start 9–26, approved up to 45) and lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and reducing alcohol use, which substantially lower risk. There is no broad screening, and five-year survival is about 70%.

via The Washington Post|

#head-and-neck-cancer #health #hpv

science2 months ago•5 min saved

Bioengineered Gum Targets Cancer-Linked Oral Microbes

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania developed a bioengineered chewing gum based on lablab bean gum that carries antiviral FRIL and antimicrobial protegrin. In ex vivo studies with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients, the gum extracts reduced cancer-associated microbes—HPV by up to 93% in saliva and 80% in oral rinse—and, with protegrin, brought the harmful bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum close to zero while preserving beneficial oral bacteria. The findings suggest a low-cost, accessible adjuvant or preventive therapy that could complement existing treatments or help prevent infection and transmission to curb oral cancer progression, with results published in Scientific Reports.

via SciTechDaily|

#bioengineered-gum #head-and-neck-cancer #hpv

health2 months ago•263 min saved

Bean-Gum Chewing Gum Targets Cancer-Linked Oral Microbes, Trials Ahead

Researchers have developed a chewing gum made from lablab bean proteins that could help fight head and neck cancer by reducing oral microbes linked to the disease. In ex vivo tests, the gum lowered HPV levels by about 93% in saliva, and when bioengineered to include an antimicrobial peptide, it nearly eliminated Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum without disturbing beneficial mouth bacteria. The approach targets infection locally at the site of cancer risk and could complement existing therapies. Trials are being planned in London and at the University of Pennsylvania in the U.S. to evaluate its effectiveness in HNSCC patients.

via AOL.com|

#chewing-gum #fusobacterium-nucleatum #head-and-neck-cancer

health2 months ago•123 min saved

Staying Hitched Linked to Lower Cancer Risk in Massive U.S. Study

A large U.S. study of more than 100 million people across 12 states (2015–2022) found cancer rates were about 68% higher among never-married men and 83% higher among never-married women, suggesting marriage is linked to lower cancer risk—potentially due to social and financial support, healthier habits, and better treatment adherence—though the relationship is not universal, with notably higher HPV-related cancers among the unmarried.

via The Daily Beast|

#cancer #epidemiology #health

health2 months ago•183 min saved

HPV vaccine cuts cancer risk for boys and men, new study shows

A large study finds the HPV vaccine halves the risk of HPV-related cancers in men; protection is strongest when vaccinated early (about 42% reduction for ages 9–14 and about 50% for ages 15–26), with catch-up vaccination up to 26 and shared clinical decision‑making for 27–45. Public health guidance emphasizes routine vaccination at ages 11–12 to prevent cancer across sexes and expand protection against multiple HPV strains.

via CNN|

#cancer-prevention #health #hpv

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Never Married, Higher Cancer Risk Across Many Cancers, Large US Study Finds

A large U.S. study of more than 4 million cancer cases across 12 states (2015–2022) finds adults who have never been married carry significantly higher cancer risk than those who are or have been married, across nearly all major cancers and especially those linked to infections, smoking, and reproductive factors. Never-married men are about five times more likely to develop anal cancer and never-married women about three times more likely to get cervical cancer, with overall cancer risk about 70% higher for men and 85% higher for women in the never-married group. The study emphasizes social factors as cancer risk markers, not that marriage protects against cancer, and suggests tailored risk awareness and screening, though lifestyle confounding and the exclusion of long-term unmarried partners are limitations.

via SciTechDaily|

#cancer #epidemiology #health