Do you recommend the HPV vaccination for your young patients with HPV-associated cancers or pre-cancers who have not yet been vaccinated?
Assuming patient is <45 years old with cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, or head/neck cancers, or with CIN/VIN/VaIN/AIN/oropharyngeal precancerous lesions.
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Gynecologic Oncology · Virginia Commonwealth University
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Yes, worth getting vaccinated to reduce risk for recurrent dysplasia.
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Gynecologic Oncology · Baylor College of Medicine/Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Yes! Completely agree with @Dr. First Last based on the evidence she cited. In my practice, I have had several people interested when they first come to see me for dysplasia treatment. Even my patients that did not know it was an option generally are receptive when I bring up HPV vaccination and the...
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