I have human papillomavirus. does this increase my chances of getting vaginal cancer?

Yes!: Yes, hpv directly causes at least 50% of all vaginal and vulvar cancers, as well as all cerivical cancers, much of anal cancers, 70% of head-and-neck cancers and most non-melanoma skin cancers amongst other problems! that's a ton of cancers from one virus!

Cervical cancer risk: Hpv is a risk factor for cervical cancer and anal cancer. You should be screened annually with a pap smear and an anorectal examination. Here is a link to the national cancer institute regarding hpv and cancer. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/risk/hpv.

Yes, but...: Some HPV strains cause cancer, but most do not. Probably your doctor can tell you whether you have a high or low risk type. Even with the highest risk types, the large majority don't progress to cancer. The main cancer risk is cervical. Also vaginal, anal, genital skin, and throat cancers, but these are much rarer. Follow doctor's Rx and follow-up advice and your cancer risk will be miniscule.