Disparities in human papillomavirus –related cancer incidence and survival among human immunodeficiency virus–infected hispanics living in the United States

ConclusionsHIV ‐infected Hispanics have an elevated risk for HPV‐related cancers. Similarly to the general population, HIV‐infected Hispanics have higher rates of cervical and penile cancer than NHWs and NHBs. HPV vaccination should be promoted among HIV‐infected individuals to reduce the burden of HPV‐r elated cancers.

Source: Cancer - October 22, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ana P. Ortiz, Eric A. Engels, Graciela M. Nogueras ‐González, Vivian Colón‐López, Marievelisse Soto‐Salgado, Alicia Vargas, Mark Machin, Meredith S. Shiels Tags: Original Article Source Type: research