Haley1234
10-09-2003, 01:54 PM
I meant to ask my doc this, but I forgot. Does anyone know if you need to have your mouth and throat tested for dysplasia? If you can get it in your mouth from oral sex, then should you have your mouth checked too?
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KimRick
10-09-2003, 01:58 PM
GOOD QUESTION http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bang.gif Knowledgeable replies would be helpful!
Carrie830
10-10-2003, 11:01 AM
That sounds horrible.....geesss i hope its impossible to get there , YUK (LOL)
KimRick
10-10-2003, 11:18 AM
I've never heard of it in the mouth, even when I did an Internet search on dysplasia, but if anyone knows, please let us know!
Mom22greatkids
10-11-2003, 10:42 AM
I have read that high risk hpv has been linked to oral cancers. This scares me because as far as I know there is no screening like the pap. BUT....I did ask two of my OB's and they both said no. They have never even heard of it. I also asked my regular doctor and he said no.
Do you go for dental check-ups every 6 months? THey should check for oral cancers. I think that's the best we can do....And pray.
Also, I want to thank you for your replies on my other post. It's good to know I'm not alone.
Do you go for dental check-ups every 6 months? THey should check for oral cancers. I think that's the best we can do....And pray.
Also, I want to thank you for your replies on my other post. It's good to know I'm not alone.
DawnP
11-06-2003, 01:35 AM
I meant to ask my doc this, but I forgot. Does anyone know if you need to have your mouth and throat tested for dysplasia? If you can get it in your mouth from oral sex, then should you have your mouth checked too?
I found this on the american cancer society site. I definitely think that if you've been identified with high risk HPV then you should consider keeping an eye on your mouth as well. Studies are suggesting that HPV may be the cause of 20% of Oral cancers
Exfoliative cytology: This technique is similar to a Pap smear. The doctor scrapes a suspicious lesion and smears it onto a slide. It is then stained with a dye to color it so the cells can be seen under the microscope. Just like a Pap smear, if any of the cells in the smear look abnormal, then a biopsy can be done. The advantage of this technique is that it is so easy, even the minimally abnormal-looking lesions can be examined. This makes for an earlier diagnosis and a greater chance of cure if there is cancer. However, this method does not detect all cancers and is sometimes unable to distinguish between cancer and dysplasia of the oral cavity and oropharynx.
I hope this helps!
Dawn
I found this on the american cancer society site. I definitely think that if you've been identified with high risk HPV then you should consider keeping an eye on your mouth as well. Studies are suggesting that HPV may be the cause of 20% of Oral cancers
Exfoliative cytology: This technique is similar to a Pap smear. The doctor scrapes a suspicious lesion and smears it onto a slide. It is then stained with a dye to color it so the cells can be seen under the microscope. Just like a Pap smear, if any of the cells in the smear look abnormal, then a biopsy can be done. The advantage of this technique is that it is so easy, even the minimally abnormal-looking lesions can be examined. This makes for an earlier diagnosis and a greater chance of cure if there is cancer. However, this method does not detect all cancers and is sometimes unable to distinguish between cancer and dysplasia of the oral cavity and oropharynx.
I hope this helps!
Dawn