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I have chronic tonsillitis and possibly oral hpv -16(performed oral sex) will it turn tonsil cancer in the future?my pap smear is normal

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HPV: That is a possibility. You might want to get the vaccine which may help limit the extent of infection and reduce the risks of developing malignancy.

Answered 1/26/2014

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Unlikely: Cancer is a rare event even if you have hpv infection. Most of hpv infections are transient and the immune system eradicates them if you adopt a healthy life style like : no smoking, minimal or no alcohol, eat healthy(low fat diet, plant based) and exercise(avoid overweight) daily if possible.

Answered 1/26/2014

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