Does HIV increase your chances of developing cancer, due to the weakened immune system? I'm sorry if this is a stupid question
There are no stupid questions when It comes to topics like this, sis
People with HIV/AIDS have a high risk of developing the following cancers:
Kaposi sarcoma - special type of skin cancer
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - cancer of the lymphatic system
Cervical cancer - uterus
For people with HIV, these three cancers are often called “AIDS-defining conditions.” This means that if a person with an HIV infection has one of these cancers, it can signify the development of AIDS.
The connection between HIV/AIDS and certain cancers is not completely understood, but the link likely depends on a weakened immune system. Most types of cancer begin when healthy cells change and grow out of control, forming a mass called a tumor. A tumor can be cancerous or benign. A cancerous tumor is malignant, meaning it can grow and spread to other parts of the body. A benign tumor means the tumor can grow but will not spread.
There are no stupid questions when It comes to topics like this, sis
People with HIV/AIDS have a high risk of developing the following cancers:
Kaposi sarcoma - special type of skin cancer
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - cancer of the lymphatic system
Cervical cancer - uterus
For people with HIV, these three cancers are often called “AIDS-defining conditions.” This means that if a person with an HIV infection has one of these cancers, it can signify the development of AIDS.
The connection between HIV/AIDS and certain cancers is not completely understood, but the link likely depends on a weakened immune system. Most types of cancer begin when healthy cells change and grow out of control, forming a mass called a tumor. A tumor can be cancerous or benign. A cancerous tumor is malignant, meaning it can grow and spread to other parts of the body. A benign tumor means the tumor can grow but will not spread.
Thank you for your response I've always wondered that and now I know. I admire you all for talking about this so openly and wish you all the best in health. You're helping take the stigma away from the condition.
All my respect and love for everyone who has shared their experience here on ATRL.
To keep fighting and enduring after many people has no education of HIV whatsoever and also having the balls to judge people going through this ordeal takes great courage and strength.
Thanks for sharing your story guys, I don't know anyone with HIV so I'm quite uneducated about what someone going through this is actually feeling and how they are dealing with it.
I remember browsing through a thread that was closed and someone atacking Lily Gaga with a very low and offensive comment and just getting angry after reading it.
It's good people are willing to ask and y'all are willing to share. Thanks!
You guys are so brave for sharing your stories with us.
I'm gonna be 22 this year and I've never been with someone. I always get scared about what will happen if something happened during that moment. I guess that's why I eat a lot to forget about it.
A positive result with this test does not mean that you are definitely infected with HIV, but rather that additional testing should be done in a medical setting.
It isn't THAT reliable. You will always need another test to confirm whether you have it or not.
I have two questions about the long term effects of living with undetectable HIV:
Are there any effects to the meds you take? I'm guessing the meds are very strong, do they have any long term effects?
What are the chances of HIV becoming resistant to all meds?
Some may experience insomnia, feel weak or tired and even diarrhea. It will depend on how the system reacts to the meds.
It's also advisable not to drink.
If people stop taking the meds for a while, they may develop some sort of resistance to the treatment and therefore it will be changed until the CD4 cells amount start to increase.
Is it still possible to have a child who will not be HIV+?
Yes. There was actually a case of a woman who had a child earlier last year in my local hospital and while she was HIV+, her baby was not and neither was her partner, don't know how the latter didn't get infected. She had a c-section so she wouldn't pass the virus to the baby. As for men, I really don't know since I haven't gotten to that point but it's also possible from what I've heard.
No, at a low point in my life, with drugs, alcohol and far too much partying, I ended up at a sauna and was so intoxicated that I slept with someone - without a condom. It was my choice, and one that I could have avoided if I were sober.
Edit: I then stopped partying, taking drugs btw.
When I got the result, I blamed myself for several years, until I got a dog, and she became my best friend. She helped me love again. Unfortunately four weeks ago, she died in a fire at my house (I wasn't indoors, don't ask how it started, wasn't my fault). Sadie, died as peacefully as she could but I made a vow when I buried her that my life would change, in respect of the life she gave me - one that I thought was useless. I then stopped crying, and stopped hating myself for the sake of one mistake.
I'm currently rebuilding my life having accepted the circumstances and tragedies that made me the man I am today. I am happy, and I survived. Ready to start my life again and not let this take over my life.
My story. Thanks for reading (Sorry if this is corny )
All my respect and love for everyone who has shared their experience here on ATRL.
To keep fighting and enduring after many people has no education of HIV whatsoever and also having the balls to judge people going through this ordeal takes great courage and strength.
Thanks for sharing your story guys, I don't know anyone with HIV so I'm quite uneducated about what someone going through this is actually feeling and how they are dealing with it.
I remember browsing through a thread that was closed and someone atacking Lily Gaga ]with a very low and offensive comment and just getting angry after reading it.
It's good people are willing to ask and y'all are willing to share. Thanks!
I remember that i reported him
HIV+ Guys y´rll so brave and beautiful Dont give up hunties
I remember browsing through a thread that was closed and someone atacking Lily Gaga with a very low and offensive comment and just getting angry after reading it.
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Originally posted by Dynamo
I remember that i reported him
HIV+ Guys y´rll so brave and beautiful Dont give up hunties
You reported that member? Thank you very much! (I was Lily Gaga before by the way lol) Wasn't the first time I was attacked but people on here are running to defend me
And YAS @ Gaga's version of "Don't give up". I always forget about It until I re-discover It randomly every now and then
No, at a low point in my life, with drugs, alcohol and far too much partying, I ended up at a sauna and was so intoxicated that I slept with someone - without a condom. It was my choice, and one that I could have avoided if I were sober.
Edit: I then stopped partying, taking drugs btw.
When I got the result, I blamed myself for several years, until I got a dog, and she became my best friend. She helped me love again. Unfortunately four weeks ago, she died in a fire at my house (I wasn't indoors, don't ask how it started, wasn't my fault). Sadie, died as peacefully as she could but I made a vow when I buried her that my life would change, in respect of the life she gave me - one that I thought was useless. I then stopped crying, and stopped hating myself for the sake of one mistake.
I'm currently rebuilding my life having accepted the circumstances and tragedies that made me the man I am today. I am happy, and I survived. Ready to start my life again and not let this take over my life.
My story. Thanks for reading (Sorry if this is corny )
I've taken this test like 2 years ago. It's not that accurate. I believe it's like 90-92% accurate. It comes with a brochure that says that after your results come in, that the test is still not 100% and to take a follow up test with your doctor. I also remember that the oraquick test is very sensitive! The swab can only touch the gums. If it touches anything else it will mess up the test. Might as well go and make an appointment with a doctor or go to a rapid HIV testing center. I go every 3 months to get tested at a rapid center. The rapid testing centers are usually free (Beats paying the copayment at the clinic lol). The results are given to you right on the spot as well with any information you may need.
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Very informative thread! I'm scared of catching any STI/STD's especially HIV, HPV, and Herpes since those 3 are the ones you can't cure. Even when I was a *** I would never bareback but I would swallow which got me paranoid after a while. Every time I go get tested I always ask questions and I learn new things about the virus.
Thank you to everyone that answered questions in this thread. It was very nice to see an informed and intelligent discussion and that in itself helps the cause so much.
Thank you to everyone that answered questions in this thread. It was very nice to see an informed and intelligent discussion and that in itself helps the cause so much.
It isn't THAT reliable. You will always need another test to confirm whether you have it or not.
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Originally posted by BarbFatale
I've taken this test like 2 years ago. It's not that accurate. I believe it's like 90-92% accurate. It comes with a brochure that says that after your results come in, that the test is still not 100% and to take a follow up test with your doctor. I also remember that the oraquick test is very sensitive! The swab can only touch the gums. If it touches anything else it will mess up the test. Might as well go and make an appointment with a doctor or go to a rapid HIV testing center. I go every 3 months to get tested at a rapid center. The rapid testing centers are usually free (Beats paying the copayment at the clinic lol). The results are given to you right on the spot as well with any information you may need.
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Very informative thread! I'm scared of catching any STI/STD's especially HIV, HPV, and Herpes since those 3 are the ones you can't cure. Even when I was a *** I would never bareback but I would swallow which got me paranoid after a while. Every time I go get tested I always ask questions and I learn new things about the virus.
Thanks
Yeah, I know getting tested by a real doctor would be so much better but for someone with social anxiety this would be a really difficult task. Sometimes I have issues just saying hello.