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I Was Diagnosed With HPV16 And I Know That Increases
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Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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Question : I was diagnosed with HPV16 and I know that increases your chances of certain cancers other than cervical, but is there still a good chance I won't develop cancer, such as oral cancer, and that my body will fight off the infection. I had cervical dysplasia around 6 or 7 years ago and had a cone biopsy, but have had clean tests since then. I am now worried about oral cancer from HPV.
I was diagnosed with HPV16 and I know that increases your chances of certain cancers other than cervical, but is there still a good chance I won't develop cancer, such as oral cancer, and that my body will fight off the infection. I had cervical dysplasia around 6 or 7 years ago and had a cone biopsy, but have had clean tests since then. I am now worried about oral cancer from HPV.
Brief Answer:
Low chance of oral cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. While, I am sure you have done your research regarding the risk of HPV, you must also be aware that most people who have HPV do NOT develop cancer.
In most people, HPV infection is cleared by the immune system within two years. Of the remaining few where this does not happen, only a small percentage go on to have cancer, genital or oral. Now, keeping in mind that oral cancer is much more frequent in males, to a ratio of 4:1, being a female further lowers your chance of developing this type of cancer. Therefore, the chances of you getting oral cancer are extremely low. Of course there is always a chance, but life is unpredictable anyway, so there is no use stressing about things which are beyond our control. You should, nevertheless, go on with the regular check ups and Pap tests.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Low chance of oral cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. While, I am sure you have done your research regarding the risk of HPV, you must also be aware that most people who have HPV do NOT develop cancer.
In most people, HPV infection is cleared by the immune system within two years. Of the remaining few where this does not happen, only a small percentage go on to have cancer, genital or oral. Now, keeping in mind that oral cancer is much more frequent in males, to a ratio of 4:1, being a female further lowers your chance of developing this type of cancer. Therefore, the chances of you getting oral cancer are extremely low. Of course there is always a chance, but life is unpredictable anyway, so there is no use stressing about things which are beyond our control. You should, nevertheless, go on with the regular check ups and Pap tests.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Low chance of oral cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. While, I am sure you have done your research regarding the risk of HPV, you must also be aware that most people who have HPV do NOT develop cancer.
In most people, HPV infection is cleared by the immune system within two years. Of the remaining few where this does not happen, only a small percentage go on to have cancer, genital or oral. Now, keeping in mind that oral cancer is much more frequent in males, to a ratio of 4:1, being a female further lowers your chance of developing this type of cancer. Therefore, the chances of you getting oral cancer are extremely low. Of course there is always a chance, but life is unpredictable anyway, so there is no use stressing about things which are beyond our control. You should, nevertheless, go on with the regular check ups and Pap tests.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Low chance of oral cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. While, I am sure you have done your research regarding the risk of HPV, you must also be aware that most people who have HPV do NOT develop cancer.
In most people, HPV infection is cleared by the immune system within two years. Of the remaining few where this does not happen, only a small percentage go on to have cancer, genital or oral. Now, keeping in mind that oral cancer is much more frequent in males, to a ratio of 4:1, being a female further lowers your chance of developing this type of cancer. Therefore, the chances of you getting oral cancer are extremely low. Of course there is always a chance, but life is unpredictable anyway, so there is no use stressing about things which are beyond our control. You should, nevertheless, go on with the regular check ups and Pap tests.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Brief Answer:
You are most welcome
Detailed Answer:
Glad I could help.
Wishing you all the best.
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Detailed Answer:
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You are most welcome
Detailed Answer:
Glad I could help.
Wishing you all the best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
If the results were negative no infection present
Detailed Answer:
You may get HPV and not have any signs or symptoms for years. However, if both your PAP test AND HPV test were negative then you are not infected with HPV. Keep in mind that there is always the risk of reinfection with any of the HPV types.
I hope this answers your question. Let me know if you have further questions.
Take care
If the results were negative no infection present
Detailed Answer:
You may get HPV and not have any signs or symptoms for years. However, if both your PAP test AND HPV test were negative then you are not infected with HPV. Keep in mind that there is always the risk of reinfection with any of the HPV types.
I hope this answers your question. Let me know if you have further questions.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
If the results were negative no infection present
Detailed Answer:
You may get HPV and not have any signs or symptoms for years. However, if both your PAP test AND HPV test were negative then you are not infected with HPV. Keep in mind that there is always the risk of reinfection with any of the HPV types.
I hope this answers your question. Let me know if you have further questions.
Take care
If the results were negative no infection present
Detailed Answer:
You may get HPV and not have any signs or symptoms for years. However, if both your PAP test AND HPV test were negative then you are not infected with HPV. Keep in mind that there is always the risk of reinfection with any of the HPV types.
I hope this answers your question. Let me know if you have further questions.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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