Positive HPV result

Hi  and welcome to the Online Community.

I am so sorry to read about your concerns around your positive HPV result but I hope you will find the support available in the community helpful at this difficult and challenging time.

I found this LINK on our information data base that gives some further info about the HPV Virus

The community is divided up into different support groups so you can have a look through this list and browse our support groups. You can also use the search tool  near the top and have a look at old posts about HPV and as always you can hit reply to any discussion.

Navigating the community will depend on the device you are using but to join a group just choose 'click to join' or 'join' on the group page when it opens.

You can then introduce yourself by putting up a post by clicking  on ‘New Thread’ or ‘New here, say hello’ then hit the box with the X on the top right (phones).

It’s always good to talk so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service provides lots of cancer information, emotional support or just a listening ear.

To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers check our Online Information and Support Section. 

All the very best ((hugs))

Hello Ruby, 

I’m 66 and have had HPV for the last 5 years. I’ve been told it’s due to my immune system not working g as well as it should. By getting tested annually I have needed removal of pre cancerous cells on two occasions. It’s so important to check as HOV can occasionally develop as mine has done. However it’s easily removed with just a 20 min appt. I’m going into my 43 year of happy marriage so it nothing we have done so there is no blame. 
just make sure it’s checked regularly. 

Unknown said:

just wondering why after all these years I have contracted hpv I am married and just celebrated 28 years of marriage I feel confused

Hi Ruby. HPV can lie dormant for over 40 years. So put any thoughts of infidelity out of your mind. Doctors should be telling us this. My oncologist did straight away