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Dear Doctor: HPV has surpassed tobacco use as leading cause of head and neck cancer
Dear Doctor: HPV has surpassed tobacco use as leading cause of head and neck cancer
Dear Doctor: HPV has surpassed tobacco use as leading cause of head and neck cancer

Published on: 03/18/2026

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Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine.

DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you mentioned that the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine prevents neck and head cancer in men. I am 75 and do not recall ever getting a HPV vaccine. Should I get one now? -- J.L.I.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/03/dear-doctor-hpv-has-surpassed-tobacco-use-as-leading-cause-of-head-and-neck-cancer.html

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