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The previously-held belief that anal cancer is caused by the chronic irritation associated with cracks (fissures), hemorrhoids, and abnormal passageways (fistulae), is falling out of favor. It is now believed that most cases of anal cancer are cau...
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The exact cause of most anal cancers is unknown, although certain individuals appear to have a higher risk of developing the disease. Smokers are at higher risk, as are individuals with certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV), and those wi...
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The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more than 100 kinds of viruses. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States.
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Learning about HPV can help you avoid infection and seek treatment, if necessary.
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Human papilloma viruses (HPV) are a large group or related viruses, some of which play a part in the development Transmission electron micrograph of human papilloma virus, magnified 40,000 times. HPV is the cause of warts, including genital warts, and has been implicated in cervical cancer. ( Custom Medical Stock Photo . Reproduced by permission .) of cervical epithelial cancers. HPV is also associated with skin cancer, oral and anal cancers.
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What is the oldest age a woman can still take low-dose birth control pills as a form of HRT if no problems exist?
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Can men be tested for HPV?Can men be tested for HPV? HPV stands for human papilloma virus, the virus that has been in the news extensively because of the recent approval of a vaccine (Gardisil from Merck) for the prevention of cervical cancer. HPV, a sexually transmitted virus, has several types, several of which have been proven to cause cancer. The vaccine covers the common types of HPV including types 6, 11, 16, and 18. HPV also can cause common warts, genital warts and other types of cancer.
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