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Worried about HPV causing warts vs cancer
i went to DR and all she said was "oh its just warts HPV", that was all she said and referred me to the dermotologist and no prescriptions
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@rickmarge11, I can understand that you're concerned and somewhat dismayed at the lack of information you received when told you had HPV related warts.
The good news is that the types of HPV that can cause genital warts are not the same as the types that can cause cancer. Here is more information about the diagnosis and treatment of genital warts from Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/genital-warts/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355240
I'm glad that you are being referred to a dermatologist to discuss next steps. Often genital warts go away on their own and don't require treatment. The link above also offer tips to help you prepare for your appointment and questions you may wish to ask the dermatologist.
Can I get cancer from it
I had HPV once but doctor did cauterization inside my cervix. It was painful too. He said the same thing about wants. I wonder why I didn't get sent to dermatologist. He said he had to cauterize it.
The good news is that the types of HPV that can cause genital warts are not the same as the types that can cause cancer.
Will the body be available to clear up the virus?? After getting genital warts??
Better have that checked out. I just had an lymph node removed cancer! Go to a gym specialist!
Came back hpv16 positive now have to start radiation treatments ! PTE shows unknown
I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and positive hpv at the same time. I had my total robotic hysterecromy all out, my question is what will happen with my hpv will it go away in time or will it cause me cancer? Im worried too cause i dont want my health in jeopardized again. I cant afford to stop working as i am a single mom.