Question 1

how long before you get symptoms for hpv oral cancer. and if the woman that has it transmitt it by giving oral sex.

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: Hopefully never but  only time will tell. Choose your partners wisely, use protection.

Question 2

i got the 3 gardasil shots, is that enough. and how common is hpv oral cancer in teenage girls in the us. does the shot prevent it?

Accepted Answer

HPV: This vaccine provides good protection against strains of HPV most commonly associated with causation of malignancies. Oral cancer in teenage girls in USA would be very very uncommon, and the vaccine should protect you from most strains likely to produce cancer. Good luck and best wishes.

Question 3

can two growths in the mouth of a person with hpv be oral cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: that would be unlikely but if a SMOKER _ get this checked

Question 4

are heterosexual men more at risk for hpv associated oral cancer than men who have sex with men ?

Accepted Answer

HPV is ubiquitous: I doubt it. Remember hat nearly all of us were exposed to one of the strains of hpv by age 26. Most strains do not cause cancer. But anyone who worries can now be screened.

Question 5

i was diagnosed and treated for hpv related oral cancer a year ago. last couple of days i have a swollen lymph node in my armpit.  i am trying to setup an appointment with my ent surgeon next week.  i thought it wasn't normal for hpv type cancers to sprea

Accepted Answer

Not your cancer: Your surgeon will tell you the same thing. It'll go first to your neck. But do get that node worked up.

Question 6

are cancers of the tongue caused by hpv?  are oral cancers able to be treated successfully?

Accepted Answer

Many are HPV: Many oral cancers are caused by hpv.  A biopsy specimen can be tested to help determine if it might by hpv related. Many oral cancers are cureable.  We rate or 'stage' cancer based on size, location, and any spread to lymph nodes in the neck and beyond.  Larger tumors with more spread are harder to cure.  Many believe that hpv related cancers are easier to cure. Start with an exam by an ent.

Question 7

should teens be getting tested for oral cancer hpv?

Accepted Answer

No: I think it is too early for this action.

Question 8

what is the likelihood of an oral hpv infection leading to oral cancer?

Accepted Answer

Be vigilant: Hpv infection is quickly outpacing alcohol and tobacco as a major risk factor for developing oral cancer, especially in the base of tongue and oropharynx (back of throat). Your dentist and/or hygienist should be doing an oral cancer exam at every visit. See your physician or dentist if you have a sore throat that does not go away in a week, or if you have a swelling on one side of your neck.

Question 9

i have gotten the gardasil shot, does that prevent hpv?? will i get oral cancer if i have gotten all 3 shots?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Gardasil is very, very effective at protecting against infection with 4 specific sub-types of HPV - the 4 most common problematic strains.  It also gives some cross protection against other similar strains of HPV. Your chances for contracting HPV (oral or genital) are lessened due to the vaccine.  The likelihood of getting a cancer from HPV will be quite low - nut not zero.

Question 10

can a woman have hpv cervical dsyplasma and oral cancer at the same time or does the virus stay in on place.

Accepted Answer

Can have both: Hpv infection comes from direct contact. Oral infection come from oral sex with infected partners. Keep in mind that most healthy people clear the infection without treatment. Also not all cervical dysplasia is directly caused by hpv infection. In the same vein it cannot be shown conclusively that the cancers are caused by hpv.

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How long before you get symptoms for hpv oral cancer. and if the woman that has it transmitt it by giving oral sex.

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I got the 3 gardasil shots, is that enough. and how common is hpv oral cancer in teenage girls in the us. does the shot prevent it?

A member asked:

Can two growths in the mouth of a person with hpv be oral cancer?

A member asked:

Are heterosexual men more at risk for hpv associated oral cancer than men who have sex with men ?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed and treated for hpv related oral cancer a year ago. last couple of days i have a swollen lymph node in my armpit. i am trying to setup an appointment with my ent surgeon next week. i thought it wasn't normal for hpv type cancers to sprea

A member asked:

Are cancers of the tongue caused by hpv? are oral cancers able to be treated successfully?

A member asked:

Should teens be getting tested for oral cancer hpv?

A member asked:

What is the likelihood of an oral hpv infection leading to oral cancer?

A member asked:

I have gotten the gardasil shot, does that prevent hpv?? will i get oral cancer if i have gotten all 3 shots?

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Can a woman have hpv cervical dsyplasma and oral cancer at the same time or does the virus stay in on place.

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