Will somebody please tell me something about cervical cancer? is it sexually transmitted?

Question

i had some abnormal cells on my cervix, my doctor said it is a virus, I understand that but is it sexually transmitted, and if it is, did i get that from my husband?

Answer 1

Cervical cancer is caused by the STD HPV (Human papillomavirus). You might have contracted it from your husband or if you were with someone before him, you could have got it from them. It can take years for symptoms to show up.

Men spread HPV to women, usually unknowingly. There are at least 100 different kinds of HPV and it is the number one STD in the world. Most don't do anything and have no symptoms. But a handful of them can cause cervical cancer, genital warts, and more rarely hand and feet warts, penile cancer , and rectal cancer.

So yes your doctor is right. It is a virus and will stay with you for the rest of your life; there is no cure.

I have had cervical cancer and genital warts from HPV. I have had HPV for about 5 years now. I have been treated for my cervical cancer and it hasn't come back luckily. Since it sounds like you caught it in time, you will probably be able to treat it also. Cervical cancer kills 300,000 women a year!

You will probably have to have a coloscopy done to scrape the abnormal cells. This is uncomfortable, burns (because they use vinegar) and makes you cramp like no other! Take some ibuprofen before you get this done. I have had this done twice and my doctor suggested taking it before I go to help with the cramps. If it develops into cervical cancer you will have to have what's called a "Leep" procedure done. They take a small heated wire and remove a thin layer of your cervix off. This HURTS! I actually started hyperventilating!

Your doctor is probably going to want you to come back every 4 months or so to get a re-pap smear. I had to go to my OBGYN every four months for 2 years!

I hope this answered your question! Good luck to you!
Check out this site for more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hpv

Answer 2

What is cervical cancer?
Cancer is a disease in which certain body cells don't function right, divide very fast, and produce too much tissue that forms a tumor. Cervical cancer is cancer in the cervix, the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus is the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a baby grows during a woman's pregnancy. The cervix forms a canal that opens into the vagina (birth canal), which leads to the outside of the body.

If the Pap test finds serious changes in the cells of the cervix, the doctor will suggest more powerful tests such as a coloscopy. In this procedure, the doctor uses a tool called a colposcope to see the cells of the vagina and cervix in detail.

If there are still some concerns of precancerous cells, the doctor may use the LUMA Cervical Imaging System. The doctor uses this device right after a colposcopy. This system, recently approved by the FDA, shines a light on the cervix and looks at how different areas of the cervix respond to this light. It gives a score to tiny areas of the cervix. It then makes a color map that helps the doctor decide where to further test the tissue with a biopsy. The colors and patterns on the map help the doctor tell between healthy tissue and tissue that might be diseased.

Why should I be concerned about cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is a disease that can be very serious. However, it is a disease that you can help prevent. Cervical cancer occurs when normal cells in the cervix change into cancer cells. This normally takes several years to happen, but it can also happen in a very short period of time. The good news is that there are ways to help prevent cervical cancer. By getting regular Pap tests and pelvic exams, your health care provider can find and treat the changing cells before they turn into cancer.

Where can I learn more about cervical cancer?
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the federal government's authority on cervical cancer. Contact them at 800-4-CANCER (800-422-6237) or go to the following web site: http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/wyntk/cervix

For More Information...
You can also find out more about cervical cancer by contacting the National Women's Health Information Center at 1-800-994-9662 or the following organizations:

National Cancer Institute
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines for Cervical Cancer
Phone: [phone]
Internet Address: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/hpv-vaccines

National Cancer Institute
Cancer Information Service
Phone: [phone]
Internet Address: http://cis.nci.nih.gov

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Phone: [phone] (select option 7)
Internet Address: http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/index.htm

American Cancer Society
Phone: (800)-ACS-2345
Internet Address: http://www.cancer.org

Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
Phone: [phone]
Internet Address: http://www.wcn.org/gcf

Answer 3

Cervical cancer is caused by the HPV. This virus is sexually transmitted, yes, but not in all cases. Your doctor probably won't tell you this because so much empasis is on it being transmitted sexually, but it can also be contracted through the birth canal from your mother if she had the virus. If you were born by c-section, this possibility is eliminated. There are rare articles out there that attest to this transmission, but they are out there. Unfortunately, it will take a lot of women talking to their doctors about this before it's a more widely accepted means of transmission.

Answer 4

Cervical cancer is not transmitted. In the mayority of the cases it starts because of a virus: Human Papilloma Virus. And this virus is a STD. The thing is that it is not common for men to show alterations or symptoms. There are also many subtypes of the virus. Tyes 6 y 11 are not associated with cancer, while types 16, 31, and 33 are.
You should keep safe sex and regular checkups.

Answer 5

You probably have HPV!! cervical cancer is not a std but HPV is, It's a virus that can cause cervical cancer and abnormal cells on your cervix. You could have the virus for years without even knowing it so i wouldnt blame it on your husband if you've had more sex partners. I'd check with your doctor to make sure!

Answer 6

The virus that may cause certain cases of cervical cancer can be sexually transmitted.

Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers for which a vacine is shortly to be available on the market. Research indicates that it is caused by the activity of HPV, or human papilloma virus. HPV infections can create abnormal, pre-cancerous cells. Sometimes, these pre-cancerous cells can turn into cancer if not found and treated. Very few HPV infections lead to cervical cancer.

Below is a link to some information that may help you.

Answer 7

The major cause of cervical cancer is HPV, or Human PapillomaVirus, the same virus that causes genital warts. HPV *is* sexually transmitted, but unless your husband is the only man you've ever had sex with, you may never be certain if you contracted it from him or someone else as it's very common. At least 50 percent of sexually active men and women acquire genital HPV infection at some point in their lives. By age 50, at least 80 percent of women will have acquired genital HPV infection.

Below is a link to the National Cancer Institute's page on cervical cancer and HPV:
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/HPV

Answer 8

This is more commonly known as HPV. It is sexually transmitted. 20 Million Americans carry this virus, some knowingly and some don't. Do not be upset with your husband if he has transmitted the disease to you. He may have not know that he had HPV. Consult a doctor. You are not the only one. In addition, there is a cure that has not yet been placed on the market yet, for this problem.

Answer 9

the virus involved in cervical cancer is HPV. Also known as genital warts. It is sexually transmitted. The HPV causes a mutation in the cervical cells that can eventually turn into cancer.

Answer 10

It can be. the Human Pamplova (spelling?) Virus is a major cause of cervical cancer. It's widely spread in the US, I forget the percentage, but a LOT of men have it and never know because they are just carriers.
I don't think it's the only cause of cervical cancer though.