Guest guest Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 In a message dated 12/20/08 8:41:12 AM, writes: 5. Re: Anal pap HRA Test Posted by: "hoppefaith@..." hoppefaith@... bjncarlsbad Date: Fri Dec 19, 2008 1:05 pm ((PST)) I had my yearly anal HRA test with the scope at Owens Clinic in San Diego with Dr. Caperna. He was a former oncologist before joining the clinic. He told me that 1 in 4 pos. people will develop cancer and 1 in 2 will develop a blood disorder.. I didn;t ask him for specifics, especially bec. my ass was up in the air. lol. Any idea why he says this?? thanks luke Hi Luke-- He's right that poz folks are at a higher risk for cancer--esp anal cancer so it's good that you're getting an anal HRA. Other non-AIDS cancers occur at higher rates--esp lung cancer, so if anybody needs yet another reason to quit, there you go. Doesn't make sense to take all these HIV meds for years only to kill yourself with lung cancer. Not sure what he means by "blood disorder." You'll have to ask him about that one, and keep us posted. Thanks! Jeff in Palm Springs **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp & icid=aolcom40vanity & ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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