Every day 1 to 2 people are diagnosed with throat cancer: “Oral sex can be a cause” | Stand up against Cancer

When it comes to throat cancer, smoking and alcohol are the main risk factors. But in recent years something remarkable has occurred: “A clear connection has now also been found with oral sex,” says professor Dr. Pierre Delaere of UZ Leuven. He explains why, which symptoms can indicate throat cancer and what the outlook is after a diagnosis.