Has your gynecologist confirmed that your case of cervical cancer is caused by HPV infection? Cervical cancer is almost always caused by human papillomavirus infection.
According to the CDC fact sheet, a person can have HPV even if years have passed since he or she had sexual contact with an infected person. Most infected persons do not realize they are infected or that they are passing the virus on to a sex partner. Most people with HPV do not develop symptoms or heath problems from it. In 90% of cases, the body's immune system clears HPV naturally within two years. But, sometimes, HPV infections are not cleared and can cause genital warts and cervical cancer.
The journey ahead of you will be a difficult one. As a cancer survivor, I an aware of the implications of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. Your body and your spirit will be strained. You will need the support of your family and friends.
Before undergoing the recommended treatments, you need to work out the issue of possible infidelity with your husband. I cannot say if he was infected with HPV long before he met you and the infection remained dormant. I cannot say if he has been unfaithful.
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Hello RayeB,
I can appreciate how upset you are.
Has your gynecologist confirmed that your case of cervical cancer is caused by HPV infection? Cervical cancer is almost always caused by human papillomavirus infection.
According to the CDC fact sheet, a person can have HPV even if years have passed since he or she had sexual contact with an infected person. Most infected persons do not realize they are infected or that they are passing the virus on to a sex partner. Most people with HPV do not develop symptoms or heath problems from it. In 90% of cases, the body's immune system clears HPV naturally within two years. But, sometimes, HPV infections are not cleared and can cause genital warts and cervical cancer.
The journey ahead of you will be a difficult one. As a cancer survivor, I an aware of the implications of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. Your body and your spirit will be strained. You will need the support of your family and friends.
Before undergoing the recommended treatments, you need to work out the issue of possible infidelity with your husband. I cannot say if he was infected with HPV long before he met you and the infection remained dormant. I cannot say if he has been unfaithful.
Maryann
October 19, 2012 - 4:26pmThis Comment
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