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I want to know if hpv 16 will inevitably turn with time into cancer. i had a leep a year ago with clear margins and 2 clear paps but i'm still hpv16+.
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Not inevitable.: HPV 16 is a high risk strain of the virus but it is not inevitable that you will develop cervical cancer. It is important to follow up and have your pap smears. Also, don't smoke, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy diet and get plenty of sleep. These things will keep your immune system functioning at its best which can help your body to clear the HPV virus. Hope this helps.
Answered 5/18/2016
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See below: Only a minority of the women with HPV 16 or other strains get cancer. You are doing the appropriate thing by continuing to have PAPs. You may wish to get HPV vaccine to prevent other HPV strains. You may consult this site for more info. http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/infectious-agents/hpv-fact-sheet
Answered 5/18/2016
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