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Sam Riegel: Cancer from oral sex reshapes his life
Actor Sam Riegel reveals how tonsil cancer from oral sex has impacted his voice and career.
In brief
Actor Sam Riegel reveals how tonsil cancer from oral sex has impacted his voice and career. Sam Riegel, diagnosed with HPV-related tonsil cancer from oral sex, struggles with voice damage but maintains optimism while encouraging HPV vaccination. Originally reported by LADbible.
Diagnosis
Sam Riegel discovered he had tonsil cancer from oral sex in March 2024.
Voice impact
His voice damage makes acting harder, requiring up to four takes per song.
Daily exercises
He massages his tonsil scar daily to manage voice damage and work.
Optimistic outlook
Riegel maintains a positive outlook despite voice challenges.
HPV vaccine
He encourages HPV vaccination to prevent tonsil cancer.
The headline
Sam Riegel, diagnosed with HPV-related tonsil cancer from oral sex, struggles with voice damage but maintains optimism while encouraging HPV vaccination.
