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I've been diagnosed with hpv 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68. does this mean i have cancer?
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No: You have these strains of HPV.
Answered 7/27/2019
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No: While some of these strains of HPV have been linked to cancer, you can live a long and productive life and never develop it. You could also develop it years or decades from now.The value of testing allows you to have more reason to follow though with cancer screening in the years ahead.
Answered 9/8/2019
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