HPV Support Group
Human papillomavirus is a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans. More than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterized. Some HPV types cause benign skin warts, or papillomas, for which the virus family is named. HPVs associated with the development of such "common warts" are transmitted...
I've been dealing with my first GW breakout since August and I'm still dealing with it. The treatments don't seem to be working so my doctor decided to do a biopsy today and go more aggressively with treatment.
After my treatment I went into my doctors office to review the procedure and to discuss a follow up. He emphasized his expectations for my biopsy to come back clear and then it occurred to me to ask what "not clear" would indicate. His answer; cancer.
Now I know my doctor and myself and that this biopsy was done as a precautionary measure and that it's MOST likely going to come back completely clear, but just that word, that one word is killing me. I just keep thinking about it over and over, cancer. I'm 20 years old, there's NO WAY I have cancer, right?
I don't know why it didn't click that this was the reason for doing the biopsy, but now I'm thinking I wish I hadn't asked. I would have gone home without thinking another thing about the biopsy and would have been worry free about this situation. Sometimes ignorance is bliss and I wish I had that :-(
Now I'm sad and stressed but I don't want to get too into it with DH - he doesn't need to worry about this. I also don't want to discuss it with my friends and family because they already worry enough with me being thousands of miles away and I really don't want them to worry more. SO instead I decided to vent here. I just needed to get it off my chest and see if I'm silly for stressing over a stupid word that's meaning probably isn't even a problem for me!
So has anyone ever had a GW biopsied to check for cancer? Has anyone NOT had the acidic treatment work AT ALL for them? Input, advice, and support is very appreciated!
After my treatment I went into my doctors office to review the procedure and to discuss a follow up. He emphasized his expectations for my biopsy to come back clear and then it occurred to me to ask what "not clear" would indicate. His answer; cancer.
Now I know my doctor and myself and that this biopsy was done as a precautionary measure and that it's MOST likely going to come back completely clear, but just that word, that one word is killing me. I just keep thinking about it over and over, cancer. I'm 20 years old, there's NO WAY I have cancer, right?
I don't know why it didn't click that this was the reason for doing the biopsy, but now I'm thinking I wish I hadn't asked. I would have gone home without thinking another thing about the biopsy and would have been worry free about this situation. Sometimes ignorance is bliss and I wish I had that :-(
Now I'm sad and stressed but I don't want to get too into it with DH - he doesn't need to worry about this. I also don't want to discuss it with my friends and family because they already worry enough with me being thousands of miles away and I really don't want them to worry more. SO instead I decided to vent here. I just needed to get it off my chest and see if I'm silly for stressing over a stupid word that's meaning probably isn't even a problem for me!
So has anyone ever had a GW biopsied to check for cancer? Has anyone NOT had the acidic treatment work AT ALL for them? Input, advice, and support is very appreciated!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I do not think ignorance is bliss. Ignorance is the very thing that got me into this mess. It is because of ignonrance that the men I had unprotected sex with left me this virus. Most men are uneducated and irresponsible and I feel it is practically always up to the women to carry the knowledge and precautions. I resent myself for many of my sexual encounters and it is hard to cope with. I sacrificed my health because men wanted better orgasms and talked me out of condom use. I understand how you feel. I did not talk to family or friends out of humiliation. I am just now talking about it for the first time after several yaers of crying in the dark. I wish I came to this site a long time ago. Try not to focus on things like cancer. These days, you can get cancer just from walking down the street and breathing air. I'm here if you ever want to talk.
Yes, I have had more than one biopsy done. They are done primarily to see what level strain you have and how far the cells have progressed or reversed in the case for dysplasia.
If you have low grade and take care yourself, rest, exercise, use protection during sex, even with your husband, you can rid the virus, reverse it.
I have a new doctor that I see on December 12th. My other doctor was NOT very informative plus she used a cream called aldara intra-vaginally and that sent me to the ER, and well, it was really a horror story for me.
I think being PRO-active is our best choice. Learn all that you can, and take this in baby steps. Anything caught early is a good thing.
You are not alone. As I said, I am very new to this, but I will support you any way that I can. Keep us posted okay. It is going to be okay. We have to believe that, and take GOOD care of us!
EllaBlue
At my annual exam in October the doctor again treated my warts with acid and told me to call if that didn't take care of them because he'd want to biopsy them. He was pretty aggressive with the acid, I thought it would do the trick. Good news is my pap came back normal. Bad news is my warts just plain came back. And yes, he did talk to me about the warts becoming cancerous. He also told me that laser surgery was generally successful at removing the cancerous cells. He told me not to worry (right).
I can't fit an appointment in for another two weeks, but I suppose the biopsy is the next step. I was just starting to feel somewhat normal again...
I'm sorry you're going through this, it's certainly not the best situation to be in. I hope everything comes back ok for you, and I hope you'll post an update. Try not to worry, and remember that we're all here for you.