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submitted 1 month ago by joelthelion@lemmy.world to c/science@lemmy.world

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[–] mr_account@lemmy.world 37 points 1 month ago (2 children)

The clear benefit for men is that they don't have to see people they love die from cancer as often

[–] Steve 71 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

The article explains they show reduced cancer risk themselves.

[–] Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca 32 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

The vaccine also reduces throat cancer in men. HPV is a common cause of throat cancer.

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

its also implicated in tongue cancer which is rare, and also of the penis head area for those with foreskin still.