The Canadian Cancer Society is warning the Newfoundland and Labrador government that it's no longer enough to vaccinate only girls for the human papillomavirus (HPV). A report released by the Canadian Cancer Society says the number of Canadian men with HPV-related mouth and throat cancer is rising, and could surpass the rate of cervical cancer caused by HPV. The study says between 1992 and 2012, the number of men with HPV mouth and throat cancer rose by 56 per cent. Matthew Piercey, CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society NL, said government should expand its HPV school vaccination program to include boys. The Canadian Cancer Society doesn't have statistics on HPV-related cancers in this province, but nationally, Piercey said nearly 4,400 people will be diagnosed with an HPV cancer this year.

Source: CBC News October 20, 2016 10:30 UTC