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Can hvp anal cancer lie dormant for more than 29 years before becoming cancer?

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NO: Can have long standing untreated anal warts caused by hpv virus , once anal cancer develops , untreated will results in a rapid demise not 29 years . Anal cancer is a very serious diseases , eradication ofhpv warts ; early detection is the answer for cure.

Answered 10/4/2016

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