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Members responded to an article highlighting that women with HIV face a sixfold increased risk of cervical cancer, with several sharing their... Read more

Members responded to an article highlighting that women with HIV face a sixfold increased risk of cervical cancer, with several sharing their personal experiences of having had hysterectomies due to cervical or ovarian cancer, and one member sharing that they contracted HIV from blood products during cancer surgery decades ago. Many members expressed gratitude for the information and emphasized the importance of asking doctors about screening, with several noting they continue to get annual checkups or no longer need cervical screening after surgical removal of reproductive organs. A recurring theme was the community's awareness of heightened cancer risks among people living with HIV, including anal cancer for men who have sex with men, and the critical role of regular medical monitoring and open conversations with healthcare providers.