The way they word it in the PSA's makes it sound that way. Can someone get cervical cancer and not have had HPV. Also, is HPV only contracted sexually, or could be contracted in other ways. I am reading conflicting veiw points on the web.
2007-02-08 14:06:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hpv is something that is almost always present. It isn't necessarily linked to sex, although that is one of the prime transfer routes. Just like sneezing and wiping your hands... but there are other ways to catch the flu.
As far as we've seen, hpv is a pre-cursor to cervical cancer. Just like any virus though, there are many types of it, so when the tv talks about that vaccine that works, it only works to stop some of the virus strains.
As far as if it's the only thing? I don't believe so. If we got that close to cancer we'd be tons farther along in beating all of it. I think stopping hpv is a way to stop one of the causes, like exercising is a good way to help stave off heart disease.
2007-02-08 14:16:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will *not* most likely lead to cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is still quite rare, although because you are HPV positive, you must be more cautious than most, and keep up with your pap smears. Treating any abnormal cell growth is an excellent way to lower your risk of cervical cancer. HPV often clears up on its own... something like 75% of people will have it at some point, and most of them will never show symptoms. Your immune system is doing its damnedest to fight it off, even as we speak. 90% of people who test positive for HPV with the most sensitive tests will test negative for it 6-24 months later.
2016-05-23 23:31:37 · answer #2 · answered by Tresca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know, and that's why I despise that PSA.
Some types of HPV can cause some types of cervical cancer. But if you're asking in case you're wondering about whether or not to have the vaccine, then you need to understand that any reduction of your risk for cervical or any other type of cancer is a good thing.
2007-02-08 14:14:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
HPV is not the only cause of cervical cancer, however it is the cause of around 75% of cases. The new vaccine gardisil is now on the market and i would highly reccomend getting it.
2007-02-08 14:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
99% of cervical cancer is caused by the HPV virus...
2007-02-08 14:37:04 · answer #5 · answered by Coley 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no cancer can develop any where!
2007-02-08 14:14:30 · answer #6 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋