Can You Get Cancer From A Std

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

STD Doubles Bladder Cancer Risk in Men

Men who have had gonorrhea have double the risk of developing bladder cancer, according to a study that may be the strongest link yet between the cancer and the STD. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) examined detailed... Read more »

STD Surprisingly Tied to Low Prostate Cancer Risk

In an unexpected outcome, Finnish researchers found that men who have been infected with chlamydia appear to have a reduced risk of prostate cancer. An earlier study by Dr. Tarja Anttila, an epidemiologist at the National Public Health Institute in... Read more »

Planned Parenthood HIV/STD Prevention Services Attacked in Tennessee

It was just a week ago that anti-abortion politics allegedly led the Susan G Komen Foundation to cut funding to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screenings. This week, Planned Parenthood in Tennessee is under attack, this time impacting the... Read more »

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What about STD's? (MUTUAL MASTURBATION, STD RISK)

Dear Dr. Bob:I love you and your forum and am grateful for your truthful and candid answers; your sense of humor is truly wonderful. You should become a regular on Comedy at the Improv ... Anyway, onto my question. I read an article posted here...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello "Question Mark,"The answer depends on how you define mutual masturbation. If you are just burping your own nephew (so to speak) without giving your buddy a "helping hand," then your risk of all STDs is nonexistent. You... Read more »

STD

hello , i would like to know is STD considered an early stage of AIDS?will STD lead to AIDS?...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

STD stands for sexually transmitted disease, and is used to refer to a group of infections that are commonly transmitted through sexual contact: gonorrhea, syphilis, Chlamydia, LGV (lymphogranuloma venereum), genital Herpes, trichomoniasis, HPV... Read more »

RE: NEW type of STD in TOWN?

Dear Dr. RobHey Doc, I am a great fan of yours for some time now. I love what you have done with the site, and clarifying and giving hopes to many people in this world with your strength and inspiration. I have checked all the forum, but have not...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Pharmacy Stud.,Lung cancer is not a sexually transmissible condition.And I'll take this opportunity to remind all our readers of one of my most critical pieces of advice: if you smoke, STOP! HIV may or may not kill you (time will tell);... Read more »

HIV vs. STD

I have a question about the relative ease of contracting an STD as opposed to HIV. Are my chances easier or harder to contract an STD rather than HIV. Any type of information will be greatly appreciated....

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. This is actually a complicated question toanswer, since Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's) are a group of diseases,rather than just one disease. Some STD's are more easily transmitted thanothers.... Read more »

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Oh No another STD

Posted by Rick1977, 3 Replies

Hey guys. At the end of my rope here. I have been living with HIV for about a year now and coping relatively well. Three weeks ago I woke up with my first cold sore on my lip. When I went to the doctor, he took a sample, and about a week later I... Read more »

HIV & STD's

Posted by Carrie, 3 Replies

My boyfriend who is poz was just at a dr appointment today because of a large growing lump they think is cancer in his lungs, and they suggested he also get tested for syphilis. He freaked and left the dr without having the tests for the lump or the... Read more »

A pos test for HIV, STD could mean another STD too

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If you've tested positive for AIDS HIV or an STD it could mean there's another STD too. Get the standard STD clinic tests from a medical center clinic or your doctor.

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STD testing

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

How long do I have to wait to test for other STD's besides HIV?

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