Thanks for reply Rio. Ongoing testing seems to be critical as cancer-causing hpv16 virus is not curable. I’m going crazy researching while waiting for surgery, ct and mri in a few weeks. I requested a Pap smear from my HMO as hpv16 frequently causes cervical (and other cancers). I’m 74 and was advised over 10 years ago that no further gynecologist exams were needed as I had 2 negative hpv tests and 2 exams with no precancerous cell changes. Now I have hpv16 and rare anal cancer??? I am primary caretaker for my life partner of nearly 50 years so I wonder if hpv16 lies dormant and undetectable until it causes cancerous cell changes. More research is needed on my part. Our life survival plans will depend on lining up all of the right kinds of tests for the rest of our lives. My goal is to feel as good as I can for as long as I can and to continue to plan potential next steps, if needed. 😊 best wishes for your test results.