Rep: Michael Douglas Didn't Say Oral Sex Caused His Throat Cancer
Only pointed out that STDs may cause throat cancer
Michael Douglas says in an interview with The Guardian newspaper that throat cancer, as he battled in 2010, can be caused by performing oral sex on women who have a sexually-transmitted disease.
And the story has spread quickly, but incorrectly, says the actor's rep.
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I bet that is a relief to all the MSM pundits who have been fellating Obama.
Glad I wasn't drinking coffee when I read that!