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Old 01-11-2023, 05:57 AM
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Lots of non-smokers are being diagnosed with throat cancer. Google the link between hpv and throat cancer. Recently had a jump seater on board who almost lost his life to this and was told by his physician the cancer was very likely caused by having oral sex with a woman with active hpv.

Martina Navratilova also recently diagnosed with throat cancer. It’s a real threat to those of us who have never smoked.
This is scary. I think I have HPV because I have small brownish bumps on my pecker. Not trying to gross anyone out, but I have read this may be a type of HPV. Although I read the cancer link is lower if there are visible bumps. Does anyone else have this?
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Old 01-11-2023, 06:10 AM
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This is scary. I think I have HPV because I have small brownish bumps on my pecker. Not trying to gross anyone out, but I have read this may be a type of HPV. Although I read the cancer link is lower if there are visible bumps. Does anyone else have this?
https://www.cancer.gov/types/penile/...-treatment-pdq

https://www.urologyhealth.org/urolog.../penile-cancer

This is not something you want to attempt to diagnose and self treat by getting opinions or anecdotes on an airline pilot board. Get an evaluation from a competent urologist and if positive diagnosis treatment by a competent oncologist.

and get your kids immunized against HPV.
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Old 01-11-2023, 08:36 AM
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https://www.cancer.gov/types/penile/...-treatment-pdq

https://www.urologyhealth.org/urolog.../penile-cancer

This is not something you want to attempt to diagnose and self treat by getting opinions or anecdotes on an airline pilot board. Get an evaluation from a competent urologist and if positive diagnosis treatment by a competent oncologist.

and get your kids immunized against HPV.
No BS, I just made an appointment with a Urologist to look at my pecker. I'm sure they will look to see if it's HPV or something worse.
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Old 01-12-2023, 09:44 AM
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By the location and shape, I think he has tonsil stones (I’ve had them and with a wet Q-Tip was able to push them out). But nonetheless I think he should see an ENT because throat cancer grows real fast.
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Thumbs up It could just be harmless cysts.

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No BS, I just made an appointment with a Urologist to look at my pecker. I'm sure they will look to see if it's HPV or something worse.
Hey Pipe,

It could just be a harmless cyst.. I had one removed from my nether region and my Dad joked that since I need every little bit, that I should keep it, 😂. Don’t borrow trouble and get a professional opinion. Good luck and reach out.
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Hey Pipe,

It could just be a harmless cyst.. I had one removed from my nether region and my Dad joked that since I need every little bit, that I should keep it, 😂. Don’t borrow trouble and get a professional opinion. Good luck and reach out.
So I went to a urologist. He agrees that the bumps all over my genitals are in fact HPV. He gave me some cream to put on them that can get rid of them. I was more worried about it being cancerous. He said penile cancer is very rare in the US, but certainly keep an eye on the possibility of neck or throat cancer from the HPV.

Appreciate the tips from everyone. If anyone needs a picture of the bumps to see if you have the same, feel free to message me. No homo.
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