'The Risk of HPV is Real': Appeal from a Father Who Almost Lost His Tongue to Cancer
A father of two nearly lost his tongue after a small lump under his jaw turned out to be cancer.
TL;DR
- Entoni Perijam was diagnosed with HPV-related head and neck cancer after discovering a lump under his jaw.
- He underwent surgery to remove 44 lymph nodes and the primary tumor at the base of his tongue, followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
- Perijam emphasizes the importance of early detection for this type of cancer, especially for men, and advocates for HPV vaccination.
- The HPV vaccine is recommended for 12-13 year olds and is available through national immunization programs in Wales, having significantly reduced cervical cancer rates.
- Health professionals encourage parents to get their children vaccinated against HPV, citing its safety and efficacy in preventing various HPV-linked cancers.