Regarding HPV and oral/oropharyngeal cancer, which statement is the EXCEPTION (false)?

Correct answer: A. HPV is the most common cause of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma

• A. ✅ Per source, this is marked as the exception. However, this IS factually true — HPV is the most common cause of oropharyngeal SCC. The source answer may contain a recall error regarding which option was actually the exception. ⚠️ See flag.
• B. ❌ HPV IS sexually transmitted — this IS true.
• C. ❌ HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer DOES affect more men — this IS true.
• D. ❌ HPV IS the most common cause of oropharyngeal cancer — this IS true.