Dr. Chinonso Egemba, a public health expert, has advised Nigerian couples to use protection during oral sex to reduce the risk of contracting throat cancer. He explains that the human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cancer, and if it is contracted through oral sex, it can lead to throat cancer. Dr. Egemba suggests using a condom when engaging in oral sex with a new or unconfirmed partner to protect against HPV transmission.
Throat cancer typically refers to cancers that originate in the pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, thyroid, tongue, salivary glands, sinuses, nose, or ear. The Australian Cancer Organisation (ACO) states that HPV is one of the risk factors for developing throat cancer. Symptoms of throat cancer include throat pain, shortness of breath, persistent sore throat or cough, coughing up blood, changes in voice, difficulty swallowing, sensation of something stuck in the throat, neck or throat lumps, and unexplained weight loss.
It is important to note that while there are no definitive causes of cancer, taking precautions such as using protection during oral sex can help reduce the risk of HPV-related throat cancer.
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