can someone help me? I just need to know if im mre likely to have cancer
2007-05-23 09:24:31 · 4 answers · asked by Liz 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Ive only had it for maybe 2 weeks. the doctors said that i have hpv and they didnt tell me it was an std or that it causes warts (which i dont have) but when i asked what is that, she only told me it was a cancer causing virus. does this mean that i have that strand of it, or was she not doing her job? AND the pap i had that discovered it came back abnormal
2007-05-23 09:44:08 · update #1
ive done research, but a book can only tell you so much. Its another thing to hear about it from someone who has/had it
2007-05-23 09:46:03 · update #2
There are two strains known for causing cancer. Unless your doc performed PCR analysis on your samples they would have nooooo way of knowing. Here's the facts my dear:
-two HPV strains *CAN* lead to cervical cancer.
-two HPV strains are the major cause of cervical cancer.
-Most HPV infections DO NOT lead to cancer.
2007-05-23 12:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by Jenn is Here 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have HPV you should be getting your pap smears done at least every year. If you have had an abnormal pap smear you should be going more often (about every 3 or 4 months).
Pap smears are the best thing a woman with HPV can get. They can detect any abnormalities on the cervix, like precancerous cells or cervical cancer. I've read, without proper screening (like pap smears) only about 1% of women with HPV actually go on to develop cervical cancer. That is why it is SO important for women to stay on top of this.
Your best best is to see your OBGYN. They'll be able to give you a pap smear and let you know if they see anything wrong.
Good luck to you!
2007-05-23 09:32:24 · answer #2 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have been diagnosed with HPV you are at greater risk for developing cervical cancer. It is in fact the leading cause of cervical cancer in young women. Early diagnosis follow up can help decrease your risk. You will need to have frequent PAP smears to follow the progression and monitor for changes in the cells of your cervix. Please take care of yourself and follow up with your gynecologist as he or she recommends.
2007-05-23 09:33:20 · answer #3 · answered by Reba W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do an internet search and educate yourself. nearly everyone gets hpv at some point, think about that and then think about how many women you know who actually have cervical cancer
2007-05-23 09:43:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋