Which cancer is commonly associated with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?

Cervical cancer is most commonly associated with Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a group of more than 200 related viruses, of which about 14 are known to be cancer-causing (oncogenic). Among these, HPV types 16 and 18 are responsible for the majority of cervical cancer cases. The virus is primarily transmitted through sexual contact and can lead to the development of precancerous lesions in the cervix, which, if left untreated, may progress to cancer.

The link between HPV and cervical cancer is well-established, making HPV vaccination an important preventive measure in reducing the incidence of this cancer in both women and men, as it also plays a role in other cancers, including some head and neck cancers.