How Is Cervical Cancer Transmitted

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cervical Cancer Virus Fuels Oral Cancer Type, Too

The incidence of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancers has risen over time, and these now account for the majority of such cancers, according to new study. The overall incidence of oropharyngeal cancers has risen 28 percent since 1988, to nearly... Read more »

HPV, Anal Cancer and Cervical Cancer in HIV-Infected People

At CROI 2009, I had the opportunity to sit down with Joel Palefsky, M.D., a prominent physician/researcher in the area of cancers related to human papillomavirus. We discussed an important study he presented at this conference regarding the link... Read more »

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

First Cervical Cancer Screening Delayed Until Age 21

Washington, DC -- Women should have their first cervical cancer screening at age 21 and can be rescreened less frequently than previously recommended, according to newly revised evidence-based guidelines issued today by The American College of... Read more »

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HPV vaccine and cervical/oral cancer?

Hello Dr. Bob. This is the Mommy that you have always been so kind in easing the worries of, needing your wisdom once again in an extremely uncomfortable situation . I hope that these questions find you in the best of health, and as always, I thank...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'll post some general information from the archives about HPV below. This will answer some of your questions.As for your husband's problems with condoms, I suggest he try different varieties until he finds the best fit. It's a... Read more »

Transmitting HPV to men

Three years ago I was diagnosed with dysplasia - precancerous cells on my cervix due to HPV. I was treated (cryotherapy) and my following colposcopy showed that there were no cancerous cells left. Is there any way that my HPV could cause my...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

It sounds like that BOTH you and your boyfriend have or have had an HPV infection (human papillomavirus, "the wart virus").It would be most unlikely that your HPV could cause your boyfriend's warts to worsen. Given that you both have... Read more »

can HPV be transmitted thru oral sex?

a potential partner has just found out she is hpv positive.can i get hpv if we have oral sex? I'm a 28 year old female and i believe beyond the age requirement for the vaccine...i am not going to stop seeing this girl because of this recent...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I'll reprint some information from the archives that addresses your concern. As for the Guardasil vaccine, if you are HPV negative, you could still benefit from getting vaccinated, despite being 28 years old.Good luck.Dr. BobHPVJun 3, 2007... Read more »

I had cervical cancer; Am I more prone to other cancers?

I had cervical cancer (I am HIV positive) and I would like to know if that is an open door to develop other cancers or for my original cancer to metastasize. Does cervical cancer mean you are prone to breast or other cancers? Thank you...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Cervical cancer is typically caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV, also known as the wart virus). You may be more prone to diseases caused by the HPV virus (e.g. anal cancer, warts). It's important that your health care provider check... Read more »

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Cervical Cancer??

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I found out in April that I have "pre-cancerous" cells on my cervix (after my doctor found HPV on my cervix in Feb). I've been waiting to have the procedure done & now its scheduled for July. As luck would have it, my ins is changing, so I may... Read more »