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Do Warts Near Anal Area Lead To Cancer?
Question: Hey im a male I have warts on my an us. My doctor gave my cream and it is going away. I was just wondering if those warts would cause me cancer. He said they were harmless but there is so much stuff online that makes you worry!
Brief Answer:
If HPV is ruled out, then cancer is unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. In majority of cases, warts around the anus and genitalia that results in cancer is due to an infection called human papillomavirus (HPV). So all your doctor really needs to do to rule out your fear of cancer, is to check for HPV. And if HPV is ruled out, then you need not worry about cancer sir.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
If HPV is ruled out, then cancer is unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. In majority of cases, warts around the anus and genitalia that results in cancer is due to an infection called human papillomavirus (HPV). So all your doctor really needs to do to rule out your fear of cancer, is to check for HPV. And if HPV is ruled out, then you need not worry about cancer sir.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
There are chances, but it needs to be confirmed/ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
There are chances, I won't lie; but we cannot be sure until we test you for HPV, so you should request your doctor for the same.
Best wishes.
There are chances, but it needs to be confirmed/ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
There are chances, I won't lie; but we cannot be sure until we test you for HPV, so you should request your doctor for the same.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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