Rohan Patel Rohan Patel Asked 4 months ago

Can hpv cause cancer in men?

A lot has been said about HPV and cancer in women, but not so much about men. My friend just told me he knows someone who got HPV and now has health issues. Can HPV actually cause different types of cancer in men too?

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Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, certain high-risk strains of HPV can cause cancers in men, like throat or penile cancer. I always consult specialists at Max or Apollo to get clear, scientifically backed information on these things.

Srisha Reddy Srisha Reddy Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it can. While many associate HPV only with women, men can also develop throat or anal cancers from it, though it takes years. Just practice safe habits and look into the HPV vaccine if you are in the eligible age group.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Wait, I honestly didn't know guys could get cancer from HPV too, I thought it was only a female thing. This is a real eye-opener, should probably get vaccinated soon.

Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it can cause specific cancers in men. Along with medical checkups, eating antioxidant-rich foods like berries and green leafy vegetables can help support your body's natural immune response to clear such viruses.

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Consult a radiation oncologist

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I once ignored a persistent throat irritation for months and ended up with a severe infection that took forever to heal. Please don't sit on any unusual symptoms; get a proper screening done by an oncologist or ENT specialist.

Arjun Mehta Arjun Mehta Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

A strong immune system helps clear the HPV virus naturally in most cases. Focus on regular exercise like jogging or gym workouts to keep your body's defenses strong, alongside proper medical advice.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

That sounds scary, but stress makes everything worse! Eat some good food, live healthy, and talk to a doc if you have real symptoms instead of worrying while hungry.

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