Can you get cervical cancer without hpv?
My gynaecologist mentioned HPV is a major cause of cervical cancer. However, I'm curious if it's the only way. Is it possible to get cervical cancer without having HPV?
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9 months ago
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It is so hard when you are trying to understand this diagnosis or risk, and it can feel incredibly overwhelming. Yes, although HPV causes almost 99% of cervical cancers, there are rare types like adenocarcinoma that can develop without it. Your worry is completely valid, and finding a supportive specialist to guide you is so important.
8 months ago
Dekho, simple baat hai. 99% cases toh HPV se hi hote hain, par 1% chance fir bhi hota hai ki bina uske bhi ho jaye. Isliye bina daktar se baat kiye khud ko safe mat samjho agar koi abnormal symptoms hain. Turant checkup karao aur dimaag saaf rakho.
8 months ago
Actually yes, yaar, you can. It is super rare but some non-HPV types of cervical cancer do exist. So if anyone is experiencing unusual bleeding or severe pelvic pain, they should directly go to a gynecologist instead of assuming they are fine.
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8 months ago
This possibility actually makes me so anxious because we always hear that no HPV means no risk. But after reading more, I found out that non-HPV cases are extremely rare but possible. Please don't let this keep you up at night, just keep getting your regular pelvic exams done for safety.
6 months ago
My cousin was diagnosed with a very rare type of cervical cancer that wasn't linked to HPV at all. It was a shock to all of us because we thought the vaccine and negative tests meant absolute safety. That is why she always advises everyone to get any unusual bleeding investigated immediately.