A 45-year-old member asked:
What happens if i test negative for hpv, i don't have to worry about cervical cancer?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Riley Alexanderanswered
Pathology 13 years experience
Most likely not: The overwhelming majority of cervical cancers are caused by HPV, but rarely they are not. Your chances are very low with your age and HPV status, but please follow your OB/Gyn's recommendations for continued screening if indicated.
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Qiagen hybrid capture ii, HPV .Are these tests for cervical cancer available in usa?
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
Yes!: HPV testing is commonly done as part of the pap smear screening for Cervical cancer. So most gynecologists get this done easily though a lab...the tes... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
I have a persistent cervical HPV infection (4 years). What is the likelihood that this will cause cancer? And how often should I have smear tests?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
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Hard to say: The frequency of HPV positive college age women prior to the vaccine approached 70% in some studies. Some would eventually develop cervical cancer ove... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Can I get cervical cancer between my 3 months check ups from HPV? Will it develop in such short time? If so, will o need to shift monthly tests then??
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Follow the protocol: Depending on what shows up on your pap smear, you'll be given the length of time that's safe for follow-up. Cancers take time to develop and there are... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
I'm 41 year old and recently had my pap smear. The pap smear came back negative but shows postive for, "HPV 18". Do I have cervical cancer? Can the HPV be cured?
Dr. Mark Owolabianswered
Family Medicine 8 years experience
The presence of HPV does not indicate cancer. HPV is a virus that many people have. Occasionally it is cleared by the body. HPV has the potential to c... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Could it be a good idea to test for HPV before getting a cervical cancer vacine?
Dr. Andrew Turrisianswered
Radiation Oncology 49 years experience
It may be: Possible to check for hpv, but I do not know if there are assays for either anti-hpv antidoy or cellular immunity against serotypes 16 & 18. Likely m... Read More
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