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Re: HPV and cancer

From: Patti Tessler, FNP (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 13 Oct 1999 14:12:50 -0500 (CDT)


At Wed, 13 Oct 1999, Jaime wrote: >
>I'm wondering if a person can have "bumps" that are identified as HPV and as
>cancerous.

Yes, that's possible. While less common than cervical cancer, cancer of the vulva or penis are also associated with certain types of HPV.

>I know that there are many types of HPV, and types 6 and 11 cause
>genital warts. Can other types cause bumps or lesions on the genital area
>other than the cervix?

Yes, absolutely.

> Also, the person I'm asking for had a total
>hysterectomy 20 years ago because of cervical cancer. Is this related?

Possibly. Or it could represent a more recent infection with a different type of HPV.

--
Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS
Family Nurse Practitioner



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