brianne berry. i just found out i test positive for the hpv. my mom had bowens and cervical cancer and uterine cancer.i go to get a biopsy soon but what are my chances of having what she has. she got those before she was 22. i am 26 now.can u tell me what i should do and what are my chances of actually haveing cervical cancer?please help.thanks
Hello Human Papilloma virus is the causative factor in more than 95 percent cases of cervix cancer. Getting infected with HPV virus makes a person more prone to cancer of cervix uteri, although it goes through stages from precancerous condition i.e. developing IN 1,2,3 to frank invasive cervix cancer. IN 1 can become normal or develop into 2 over a time period of few years. IN 2, 3 has got higher chances to develop into carcinoma (over 5-20 years some time). But any person tested positive for HPV Should consult their gynecologist to discuss whether any frank growth present or suspicious area which needs to be confirmed with biopsy. Treatment in case of IN 2 and 3 is suggested based on patients age, family completed, or future pregnancy is planned, patient can come for regular followup or not. In your case you should definitely consult your gynecologist for biopsy and to discuss other issues. Thanks for posting. Hope this answer solves your query