The HPV virus is so common that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control says nearly all sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives, unless they are protected by vaccination. The HPV virus can lead to cancer in both men and women, and that's why it's so important for parents to get their children vaccinated against this virus. More from VOA's Carol Pearson. "Anytime you can fish is a good time,” Ward said. Fishing is Scott Ward's way of relaxing. He didn't have any risk factors that he knew of for cancer so he ignored the lump on his neck until he couldn't ignore it anymore. Dr. Donald Doll, an oncologist at the University of Missouri Health Care, treated Ward for his cancer. "We're seeing more and more younger and healthier patients,” Doll said. “They're not smokers or drinkers. It's HPV-related." Smoking and drinking can cause oral cancers. But Ward's cancer was caused by HPV, the human papilloma virus. Carol Pearson, VOA News.