Studies suggest that HPVs may play a role in some cancers of the anus, vulva, vagina, and penile cancer. Studies have also found that oral HPV infection is a strong risk factor for oropharyngeal cancer. Find information and support related to these cancers here.
- By mp327 · New reply December 31, 2008
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- I was diagnosed with Stage I squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal in June. I've done lots of reading on this particular cancer and most information points to HPV as being the cause. However, a few ...
- By Eimaj · New reply December 20, 2008
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- I have read about the possibility about getting throat cancer due to HPV. Does anyone know much about this? Has anyone gotten throat cancer from HPV? How common do you think it is ...
- By tnsweetness · New reply December 12, 2008
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- ok,i was diagnosed 1 yr ago of high risk hpv,i have had 2 paps to come back normal, this last one came back abnormal,and my doctor said she wants me to come in and ket her do a biopsy,then we can take ...
- By coolio · New reply December 5, 2008
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- I know that I had adenocarcinoma in situ, but I don't know if I have HPV. They never tested and said it didn't matter if I had it or not. My question, is all cervical cancer from HPV? My mother is very ...
- By metal22 · New reply December 5, 2008
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- i have sex without using a candom and im worrying now if i might have HPV or anything else..I KNOW that cervical cancer is not infectoius..please i need to explaination in this ..any answers wud be appreciate ...
- By 2behappy · New reply November 17, 2008
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- Hi, I am very new to this. I found dark spots on my labia and had a biopsy, came back negative, but was told to watch and wait. Does this always turn to cancer? Pap was negative, and vaginal ultrasound ...
- By PP528 · New reply October 24, 2008
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- I was recently diagnosed with HPV during a routine Pap Smear. I was shocked when the doctor told me that I had an active strain of High Risk HPV, but fortunately my pap smear came back normal. I've been ...
- By corellin · New reply October 23, 2008
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- Here's a link to a presentation by Joel Palefsky on HPV in men. It's mostly slides with some explanations that are clear and simple (as if it's him talking to an audience). http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/5652 ...
- By KLS123 · New reply October 20, 2008
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- Hi Everyone, A recent study (2008) observed a statistically significant link between HPV-positive oral cancer and marijuana use. The paper sites other research linking cannabinoids found in Marijuana ...
- By 2Lake · New reply October 20, 2008
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- Finally I have some great news! Both vulva biopsies came back normal. The one did show skin changes, probably due to the hysterectomy and hormonal changes, but nothing related to dysplasia or pre-cancer ...
- By 2Lake · New reply October 14, 2008
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- Just a quick update and some questions. Met with my new doctor again this past Friday. She is so much more 'caring' than my other doctor. Anyways we went back to the suspicious looking areas around my ...
- By beenhere1962 · New reply October 12, 2008
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- Sorry joined the group and should have been here to get more support and give some..47 years old "Come a long way Baby"..been this route to many times before..Had a VERY deep Leep on Friday..see most ...
- By 2Lake · New reply August 28, 2008
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- I posted in another Topic that I am going back for my 6 month post hysterectomy appointment after Labor Day. I had a hysto for adenocarcinoma in situ. Now I am concerned about possible vuvlar cancer ...
- By snowyt · New reply August 27, 2008
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- I am new to this support community and I have been fighting Vulva Cancer for almost two years now. I have had 6 surgeries and the last one was just this past Thursday. My Oncologist got the labs back ...
- By lilac57 · New reply August 20, 2008
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- Hello This is all new to me. About 10 years ago I had a total hysterectomy. At that time I was told that Pap smears were no longer needed. I went in last week for a check up and the doctor did a pap smear ...
- By glitz · Posted July 18, 2008
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- I wanted to let everyone know about this group of Doctors in Ft Worth Texas. I have never had or seen a better set of people. Dr. Hancock is phenominal he is a Gyno/ Oncologist. His nurse Marsha is great ...
