COMPARED to most head and neck malignancies, the rate of throat cancer in the United States and around the globe has not declined. The statistics are also true, when extrapolated, for other countries, ...

In 2006, a vaccine became available to protect against infections associated with two strains of the human papillomavirus ...

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are small, hard lumps of food, bacteria, and other particles trapped in the small ...

Since HPV vaccination was first introduced in 2006, there has been public concern over safety, especially among parents of boys and girls. These concerns have persisted despite the fact that there has ...

Penile cancer (PC) is a rare malignancy predominantly of squamous cell origin. Approximately 40% of penile tumors are associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Diagnosing PC remains ...

These presentations highlight the continued innovation of the NavDx ® test , the first and only clinically validated circulating Tumor Tissue Modified Viral (TTMV ®)-HPV DNA blood test, which aids in ...

Paul's condition is still rare with a very small number of people with HPV developing tonsil cancer. "It's such a shock when you find out," said his daughter Vicci Niven-Cooksey, 41.

Human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive patients with small tumors on the back of the tongue or tonsils are ideal candidates for TORS. Complications with TORS are less common than with standard surgery.

A speculum (pictured) is a device used to widen the walls of the vagina in order to expose the cervix. The new self-collection option doesn't require samples from the cervix, so it's less invasive ...

Two new HPV tests allow people to collect their own samples in a healthcare facility rather than undergo a traditional test involving a speculum. The tests could improve access to screening for people ...