hpv and cancer

[concernedguy1254]

Hey guys,

With HPV, how long would it take for a penile cancer to manifest? I am afraid of the idea of having penile cancer but am only 18 and the last time I had sex was 3.5 months ago. I have have had a painless red rash around my urethra and part of the head of the penis for almost 2 months. I'm worried because STD tests came back negative so I'm wondering if it is HPV that has manifested it into a cancer?

Thanks,
Dan

[veryworried420]

Not sure what doctor you saw. A urologist?  Give it another month.

[concernedguy1254]

so I went to the doctor and he told me its not std related, but really gave me absolutely no answer as to what it is. Should I just leave it and not worry about it? I fear its something that could actually be harmful.

-Dan

[veryworried420]

Penile cancer could take decades to develop or it could never happen. Do not dwell on this future. Go see a dermatologist or an urologist. Sounds more like a yeast infection or some other infection.

Get the HPV vaccine. It won't fix what you have or remove any strains that you may have but it could prevent any strains that you may get some day.

[user97203]

Not sth normal  for penile cancer in v young ppl ie not expected usually...usually more common in Sr ppl. It could be just inflammation....or flat wart...etc. if there is a spread of the redness...followed by burning sensation ...during urination or at rest...could be hpv...only a possibility...usually if it is abnormal growth related to hpv...it can spread and produce burning or pain at certain point

Hpv can be quite tricky to diagnose as there are many types of hpv viruses and it may show subclinical symptoms or non obvious

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