Los Angeles, CA
A 24-year-old male asked:
So if hpv stays in your body forever, what the heck do people with the cancerous strains do? wait to get cancer? seems horrible
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mary Davidanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Immune system: The healthy immune system does an excellent job of keeping the virus in check so just a healthy life-style will give you the best protection. For those who don't have the virus, the vaccine helps prevent this worry. Hope this helps.
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
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Dr. John Berrymananswered
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I have had all 4 strains of HPV that causes cancer, in 2006 i had the precancer cells removed , could there still be strains in the anal canal?
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
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