Doctors warn patients of HPV link to oral cancer

October 13, 2008 By Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian

Ten years ago, most of Dr. Brian Nussenbaum's oral cancer patients were men over 60 who used tobacco and drank heavily. Today, his patients with oral cancer look different. And so does the risky behavior that seems to be leading to their cancer.

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