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Human Papilloma Virus is linked to the Head and Neck Cancer

Jun 9, 2013 | Posted by admin | Cancer | 9 comments |
Human Papilloma Virus- HPV

Human Papilloma Virus Linked To Head And Neck Cancer

The most common cancer known to be caused by Human Papilloma Virus, or HPV, is the cervical cancer. Recently, the head and neck cancers caused by this virus are becoming more common than cervical cancers. This virus is known to be transmitted through sexual contact. For about 100 different strains are present in your body like the skin, genitals and mouth. Through the years, this virus has been studied to trace its route and treat it. So far, identification of the strains are the farthest that research has discovered.

How virus attacks cells

Unlike bacteria which can exist and proliferate on its own viruses on the other hand need host cells to thrive. This is why they are parasitic in nature. There are no viruses that are not harmful.  In comparison to bacteria, you can still find good bacteria which gives benefit to the body and to the environment. With viruses, they are all the same, parasites.

Generally, virus work this way:

  • It attaches to a host cell. Any type of cell will do.
  • It inserts its DNA to the host cell. At first, the host cell acts like a normal cell. It just sits there until the proliferation of the virus begins.
  • New kinds of enzymes are produced because of the virus is the one controlling the cell activity.
  • New generation of virus is produced. When the certain number is reached, the cell membrane disrupts and the viruses attach to other normal cells. The invasion to other cells works like a cycle.

The virus can blind the normal cell because of the protein coating it contains. The protein looks the same as the protein of the normal cells. This is their route of attachment.

Gum inflammation, head and neck cancer- Are they linked?

Mini Tezal, a doctor in oral dentistry wanted to establish a theory that says HPV that causes persistent inflamed gums is the one responsible for the head and neck cancer. According to him, he found HPV strain 16 or HPV-16 in the head and neck tumors. He got the data from 50 cancer patients out of 124 that he surveyed. He was interested in this topic because there is an increase occurrence of esopharyngeal cancers despite of the decrease in tobacco use among the Americans. He wanted to uncover the culprit behind the spread of the sickness. And, the first step he formulated is to look into the mouth which is the portal of all that gets inside your body.

Researchers at John Hopkins Hospital say that 80% of the oropharyngeal cancers are due to infection from this HPV virus and it has nothing to do with the individuals who smoke or don’t smoke.

Is there any tests for oral HPV?

There are no tests at this time for pre-cancerous changes occurring in the head and neck region from HPV viral infections, like there are tests done by the gynecologist for women to detect pre-cancer due to HPV virus. Scientists are still working on this.

Is there a vaccination for HPV virus?

HPV-Vaccine

Human Papilloma Virus-HPV-Vaccine

Yes, there is vaccination and it is highly recommended to be vaccinated. But, if you already have this virus, the vaccine will not protect you. Every man and woman should get this vaccine between age 13 and 23. This type of cancer is known to be a fast growing cancer and usually by the time it is diagnosed, it’s already at its late stages. But the good news is that they have a very high cure rate, unlike head and neck cancers that are not caused by HPV virus and have a very high death rate.

It is very important also to get your annual oral cancer screening done by your dentist. Your dentist can check for any lesions and/or any lumps.

Watch the video below on HPV and Oral Cancer

If you have any questions, please leave a comment.

By: Ladan Zinati

Tags: cervical cancerhead and neck cancerHPV vaccineHPV VirusHuman Papilloma Virusoropharyngeal cancer
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Dr. Ladan Zinati, a graduate of University of Southern California, USC in 1993 where she graduated on top of her class with honor and multiple awards. Dr. Zinati is a member of American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Los Angeles dental Association. At age 12, Dr. Zinati knew she wanted to be a dentist and by age 17 she started working in a dental office as a dental assistant for 5 years while attending last year of high school and 4 years of university, before entering dental school.

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    June 12, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    This is a very informative and light shedding article on a new health hazard for those living with HPV. Recently my doctor suggested that I get tested for HPV once a year, I recommend this to the readers as well. HPV should be carefully screened and remember that there is now a way to vaccinate against HPV.

  • Judy Workman
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    July 21, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    I didn’t know there was a Human Papilloma Virus. It’s like these HPV virus are alive. i am glad I read it. It has a lot of information. I am 61. Should i still get tested for it?

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      July 23, 2013 at 2:38 PM

      Judy, there is no test for th HPV for head and neck cancer at this time, but there is the test for cervical cancer.

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