Today we sit with Dr. Thomas Shlieve to talk about HPV and its impacts on our health. Diving straight into the subject matter, Thomas defines HPV as a sexually transmitted disease. He goes on to explain the various genotypes, which are cancer-causing, and what age groups face the biggest threats. We learn that although HPV is typically contracted during teen years and your twenties, the onset of cancer caused by HPV is often experienced in patients who are in their 40s and 50s. Yet, Thomas is beginning to see patients much younger in age and stresses the importance of HPV vaccination. As our conversation develops, Thomas talks to us about how the prevalence of HPV has changed throughout the decades and shares how surgeons can approach patients who have the virus. In the closing segments of the show, Thomas returns his focus to the HPV vaccine, lists the benefits, and eases patient fears about the jab. However, should you not be vaccinated against HPV, your chances of survival remain incredibly high should you be HPV positive, and successful HPV treatment can mean you’re no longer HPV positive. To get your fill on HPV and its cancer-causing effects, be sure to join us today!
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