HPV and Throat Cancer in 2026 — The Silent ENT Epidemic Affecting Young Adults By Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty | ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon | Dr. Mohanty's Speciality ENT Clinics, Chennai If I told you that one of the fastest-growing cancers in the world right now is a throat cancer — and that it predominantly affects people who have never smoked a cigarette in their lives — you would probably be surprised. Most people are. HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer is the ENT story of our generation. And in 2026, it is reaching epidemic proportions globally. As a head and neck surgeon who has cared for patients with throat cancer for over 25 years, I feel a genuine urgency to put this information in front of as many people as possible. Because unlike many cancers, this one is preventable. And when caught early, it is highly treatable. What Exactly is HPV? HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus . It is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world. The WHO estimates that virtua...
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