In an April 2016 statement, “Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Cancer Prevention,” ASCO addressed the low HPV vaccination rates in the United States and urged aggressive efforts to increase vaccination and prevent cancer. Since many people may only think about HPV being related to cervical cancer, Cancer.Net created an infographic to explain the effects of HPV and the importance of vaccination for both girls and boys.

Cancer.Net provides additional, oncologist-approved information on HPV and cancer. Patients can learn about HPV as a risk factor for several different types of cancer. You and your patients can keep up with the latest from Cancer.Net by following Cancer.Net on Facebook and Twitter, or by visiting the Cancer.Net Blog. Direct your patients to sign up for the monthly Inside Cancer.Net e-newsletter to stay informed about the latest cancer information.