World Trade Center responders might face greater risk of HPV throat and tongue cancer

(Rutgers University) Researchers at Rutgers University -- investigating the causes of head and neck cancers in World Trade Center rescue and recovery workers -- will take the lead in a study to determine whether the responders are at a greater risk for human papillomavirus (HPV)-related throat and tongue cancer because of their exposure to toxic dust and debris.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news