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Do flat warts on back of hands and top of legs cause cancer? i read they aren't a cancer risk at all. is this accurate?
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Flat warts arise from one of many HPV strains that are not associated with any cancer risk.
Answered 10/8/2021
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The warts on hands and legs are not a cancer risk. Get HPV vaccine to prevent infection with cancer causing strains.
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