My husband had SSC with HPV in his lymph nodes in his neck . They have been removed and there is no sign of cancer anywhere else. My questions are
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is transmitted by sexual route and by oral route. The virus causes cancer after 10-15 years of infection. Once infected, the virus stays in the body. There is no Chat Doctor. However, preventive measures can be taken. In your husband\u2019s case who has been treated of the cancer, any appearance of new ulcer, proliferative lesion or lymph node should be investigated. As in your case, get pap test regularly. Pap test is done to detect any cancer changes in the cervix. Cancer of cervix is more often associated with HPV infection as compared to oral cancers. Avoid multiple sexual partners and practice safe sex. Thanks and take care