HPV & Breast Cancer

Just so I can understand better--have you had a mastectomy? It sounds like the breast cancer is at a very low stage. I don't think either breast cancer or surgery will trigger HPV, although I'm guessing that something which lowers the immune system might. I'd ask your oncologist about this. As to checking HPV, I think a Pap smear will find it. Have you been having ongoing monitoring? There might be other methods for watching it as well--your gynecologist can advise. Wishing you the best, whatever the situation. I have no medical background, but understand you're being concerned. More information should help with peace of mind.

I had a right breast mastectomy April 2024. I see my Gynecologist every 2 yrs as insurance allows. Hpv test this yr 2025 was negative. I also have thyroid nodules that I've had biopsies & ultrasounds regularly. Had a full knee replacement this yr too. I'm 71 lost hearing in my left ear after vertigo attack, possible nerve damage or tia, dr wasn't sure back in 2010. Now losing hearing in my right ear & have an appt with RWJ in New Brunswick, NJ end of July to see if a candidate for Cochlear Implant. Hearing aid works ok for now, but if I go def in this ear Cochlear may not ever work, I also have constant tinnitus. I have such anxiety & I'm so overwhelmed. I look for answers all the time on the Mayo Clinic site.
Thank you Miriam,
Linda

Glad to hear from you. It sounds like a lot is going on medically. I'm glad the HPV test was negative. There is a hearing loss discussion here on Connect that might be useful to you. As an anxious person myself, I was wondering if you are doing anything that helps. For me, I can reduce it partially by walking, gardening, and sometimes by reading or a movie. It helps also to not focus on the medical--but that can feel impossible. What are you able to do that feels pleasant?

I'd like to know more about the hearing discussion here on connect, but I'm really not sure how to use this site. As for being an anxious person, I do love to paint, draw & very crafty with carveable pumpkins during Halloween also riding stationary bike right now because I had a total knee replacement just last yr. I stream Netflix, so I'm always entertained. These help & I'm really trying to get my life back on track, I really hate feeling so scared. As weather gets nicer I'll be in the pool hopefully soon! That relaxes me. Keep me informed about the hearing discussion, might help. Thank you.

The Hearing Loss Support Group is:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/hearing-loss/
When you come onto the site you can also use the search function to find what you are interested in.

Also--click on Hep Center for an overall map. If you need more detailed advice I'll ask a mentor savvier than I am to check in with you!

PS I enjoyed hearing what you enjoy doing.

Thank you Miriam you've been very thoughtful & helpful.