HPV & Breast Cancer

Posted by gooch34 @gooch34, Sep 13 9:35am

If I had Breast Cancer stage 0/1 & had a right breast mastcetomy would i have to worry about my HPV that has been dormant since diagnosed in 2005. And if so, how would I know?

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Miriam, Volunteer Mentor | @mir123 | Sep 13 10:22am

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.