Allen Burry, spokesman for Michael Douglas, issued a statement clarifying that the actor was only remarking on the connection between oral sex and cancer, rather than suggesting it was the direct cause of his own diagnosis.
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Michael Douglas shared details about his past health condition, indicating that it was not his smoking or drinking habits, but rather oral sex that led to his throat cancer diagnosis.
During an open interview, Douglas disclosed that his illness was the result of the human papillomavirus (HPV).
“Without getting too graphic, this particular type of cancer is caused by HPV, which actually results from cunnilingus,” explained the 68-year-old star of “Behind the Candelabra.”
Douglas, who endured a six-month fight against the disease from August 2010 to January 2011, expressed that he initially believed his cancer battle would end fatally. He thought that the stress stemming from his son Cameron’s legal issues significantly contributed to his health problems.
“I was concerned that the stress related to my son’s incarceration might have triggered it. But yes, it’s a sexually transmitted infection that can lead to cancer,” Douglas, married to Catherine Zeta-Jones, remarked. “And having it means that cunnilingus can also serve as a form of cure.”
Having been cancer-free for over two years, the actor maintains regular check-ups every six months. “With this type of cancer, there’s a 95% chance it won’t return,” he added. Nevertheless, Douglas will always remember the moment he received the grave news.
“I will never forget the expression on his face,” Douglas previously recounted regarding his doctor, who diagnosed him with stage four throat cancer. “He said: ‘We need a biopsy.’ There was a tumor the size of a walnut at the base of my tongue that had gone unnoticed by other doctors.”
The Oral Cancer Foundation indicates that HPV16, a particular strain of HPV, is associated with oral cancer, often appearing in the back areas of the mouth and throat. Douglas revealed he endured toothaches and various oral infections for nine months before receiving his diagnosis.
