Everyday Oral Surgery Dr. Thomas Schlieve: is there a vaccine to prevent cancer? There is for one type of cancer. What to know about HPV to help your patients out
Today we sit with Dr. Thomas Shlieve to talk about HPV and its impacts on our health. Diving straight into the subject matter, Thomas defines HPV as a sexually transmitted disease. He goes on to explain the various genotypes, which are cancer-causing, and what age groups face the biggest threats. We learn that although HPV is typically contracted during teen years and your twenties, the onset of cancer caused by HPV is often experienced in patients who are in their 40s and 50s. Yet, Thomas is beginning to see patients much younger in age and stresses the importance of HPV vaccination. As our conversation develops, Thomas talks to us about how the prevalence of HPV has changed throughout the decades and shares how surgeons can approach patients who have the virus. In the closing segments of the show, Thomas returns his focus to the HPV vaccine, lists the benefits, and eases patient fears about the jab. However, should you not be vaccinated against HPV, your chances of survival remain incredibly high should you be HPV positive, and successful HPV treatment can mean you’re no longer HPV positive. To get your fill on HPV and its cancer-causing effects, be sure to join us today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Thomas Shlieve.
- We answer: What is HPV, how is it transmitted, and what is its link to oral cancer?
- Thomas talks about the genotypes of the HPV virus.
- Hear about the prevalence of HPV and how it has changed.
- Ages affected by cancer caused by HPV and who is at highest risk.
- What surgeons can do to help their patients avoid HPV.
- We look at the relationship between vaccines and HPV.
- Why younger children should get the HPV vaccine.
- What to look out for when identifying HPV in patients.
- Thomas tells us about the survival rate for HPV cancer.
- How Thomas and Grant have their patients receive IV drips.
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