Painting a Target on HPV is an evidence-based, detailed exploration of everything that is known about the human papillomavirus--the virus that causes cervical cancer. With an emphasis on non-surgical treatment, Dr. Nicholas LeRoy imparts twenty years of experience in treating and researching HPV and cervical dysplasia. In contrast to what your doctor has likely told you, a "wait-and-see" strategy for a HPV infection and for mild dysplasia may not be in your best interest and often results in unnecessary surgery and years of recurrent dysplasia, grief and fear that you will get cervical cancer. Don't make poor treatment decisions at the start that you may regret for years to come. Arm yourself with the facts After reading Painting a Target on HPV you will understand how HPV transforms a normal cell into an abnormal one; HPV cofactors, the "partners-in-crime" that assist in the formation of cancer; that you are not cursed There are always reasons why some women have persistent HPV infections and recurrent dysplasia and others do not; the research that supports nutritional supplementation and dietary changes to help eliminate dysplasia and HPV; and how escharotic therapy can cure even the most difficult cases of severe dysplasia (CIN3) without surgery