People who frequently change sexual partners have been warned of an increased risk of cancer

People who frequently change sexual partners have an increased risk of contracting the human papillomavirus (HPV), which increases the likelihood of cancer several times. Radmir Akhmerov, oncogynecologist at the SM Clinic, warned about this on Thursday, February 19.

"HPV has long ceased to be an exclusively gynecological problem. This virus is dangerous not only in connection with cervical cancer, as many people know, but also in connection with cancer of the oropharynx," Akhmerov said in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

Akhmerov added that throat cancer ranks fifth among all oncological diseases in Russia. At the same time, tumors located in the area of the tonsils, in the root of the tongue or in the soft palate are particularly dangerous.

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Earlier in February, oncologist Dmitry Olkin told Izvestia that genetic testing for the diagnosis of hereditary forms of cancer affects treatment tactics, while attempts to interpret it independently without a doctor are dangerous.

In Russia, starting in 2026, the rules for medical examinations will be changed. The examination will now include screenings for viral hepatitis, as well as tests to assess reproductive health. 360.ru . In addition, the rules for conducting examinations for people with limited mobility and the disabled will also be changed.

The chief physician of the Health Strategy clinic network, internist Dmitry Demidik, clarified that now medical examinations are more focused on the reproductive function of the body. In this regard, screenings for the detection of viral hepatitis, including hepatitis C, as well as the detection of HPV, were added to the health check.

Earlier, Julia Kruk, an obstetrician-gynecologist at polyclinic No. 38 of the Moscow Department of Health, said that timely vaccination of girls against HPV significantly reduces their risk of developing cervical cancer in the future, the Moscow City News agency reports.

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