Most people already have HPV. Out of the women that have high risk HPV, does anyone know the percentage of women that will develop cancer from it? I can't seem to find actualy numbers on any of the webpages.
2007-06-15 02:46:06 · 4 answers · asked by asldfkjdfj 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
In women who have a known HPV infection, 17 to 36% develop some form of cellular abnormality on pap smear (though not diagnostic of cancer), and 5-10% develop cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (a precancerous lesion) over 5 years.
2007-06-15 03:02:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you look at the "evidence" on Gardasil's website it says that 85% of cases of cervical cancer also are people who have HPV. Out of statistics, keep in mind, 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. That's not just cervical cancer, that is any kind of cancer whether it be breast, skin, lung, or cervical cancer so just be vigilant with your health.
2007-06-15 10:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by sandra j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because its so low, most women routinely get pap smears...and once actual cells are found its easily taken care of. But the key is to have your yearly, then once diagnosed with hi-risk hpv, have them bi-annually.
2007-06-15 09:56:03 · answer #3 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do know that one in four people will get some form
of cancer,so statistically on this evidence yours in your
question will be on the low side.
2007-06-15 09:52:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋