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Re: HPV-Cancer causing strains

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed, 28 Feb 2001 22:22:17 -0600 (CST)


First, I am not a physican but I thought I would share this with you as a woman. When I found out I had HPV I totally flipped out. I panicked about cancer, infertility and other possible health problems. Fortunately, I found some great web sites that answered my questions and put my mind at ease. My doctor also provided me with information that helped clear up some misconceptions I had regarding HPV.

The following web site I found contained informaton regarding HPV.

http://www.obgyn.net/hysteroscopy/articles/jelovsek_hpv-cancer.htm " While types 16 and 18 are the major risk factors for cervical carcinoma, types 6 and 11 cause BENIGN (non-cancerous) genital lesions. Since only a few percent of the population ever develops crvical cancer, HPV is not a direct cause and effect."

I hope this helps put your mind at ease. Do all the research you can. Remember that knowledge is power.

At Wed, 28 Feb 2001, mel wrote: >
>I have read alot of questions regarding HPV and cancer being linked to
>one another. Many years ago I was diagnosed with having vaginal warts.
>I was treated and since then they have not recurred. I was wondering
>what particular strain of HPV causes cervical cancer? And what are the
>chances of someone with HPV ever getting cancer? Thanks, your response
>is appreciated.






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