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I tested positive for hpv in 2020 with no cell changes. and its been year and a half i didnt go back i got busy. do you think it would have progressed to cancer ?

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HPV is a family of viral strains, some of which are linked to cancer/most not. The timeframe for progression is years to decades if ever. Routine Pap smears are needed for surveillance as specified by the doc who knows your case.

Answered 5/27/2022

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HPV has many subtypes, some of which ( as type 16 and 18) can progress more often to actual carcinoma. It is unlikely that " after a year and a half" that this progression would have allowed a malignancy, but see your GYN physician for a repeat pap smear, with automatic testing for the HPV type, and further treatment if necessary.

Answered 5/24/2022

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No not that fast.

Answered 5/26/2022

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