Can cancer be transmitted or some virus or bacteria that can cause cancer be transmitted sexually?

Question

Hello, Today I'm very sad because on Tuesday my sister was diagnosed with UTERINE CANCER and it was confirmed yesterday(Thursday). The doctors say it's too far beyond to remove the uterus, tubes and ovaries. My worry is that she got married like a year and a half ago and her husband's ex-wife died from the same, Can cancer be transmitted or some virus or bacteria that can cause cancer be transmitted sexually? Is there anybody that survived or has someone close that have survived

Answer 1

Cervical cancer is caused by HPV, but so far as I am aware there still isn't a link between sexually transmitted infections and other cancers.

Without knowing how agressive your sister's cancer is, it's impossible to say how long she's had it - but it seems likely that she's had it since before she got married, if it is so advanced that they can't do anything surgically to treat it.

My sympathies.

Answer 2

The only virus I know of that is sexually transmitted and can cause cancer is HPV. But in 18 months, I dont think thats enough time to get it, and have it turn into cancer. It normally takes YEARS of not getting checked.

Answer 3

The only STD that a pap smear will diagnose is genital warts, or HPV (human papilloma virus). The bacterial infection your doc mentioned could have been chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, or a few less common ones. He should have given you medication to treat it if it was one of those. Genital warts and herpes can be dormant for a long time, but sometimes the symptoms are so mild that you can be unaware of having an outbreak, so you can still pass them on to another person. Your doctor can only diagnose herpes if you are having an outbreak that they can take a sample from. HIV/AIDS and hepatitis can be transmitted through sexual contact even if a condom is used. These are the most common. So to sum it up, watch for an abnormal discharge, a cluster of pimple-like bumps (herpes), a cluster of warts, and get an HIV and hepatitis test. Oh, and dump that boyfriend for possibly giving you an infection.

Answer 4

The HPV virus or genital warts can cause cervical cancer. They have a vaccine now. I havn't heard that it causes uterine Cancer but I guess if untreated it could spread. If she has only been married a year and a half it is unlikely that she contracted her cancer from him.
I'm sorry about your sister and will say a pray for her to join with yours and your families.
God Bless You.

Answer 5

Nikki is right. Cancer itself cannot be "caught" or transmitted sexually, but the STD human papilloma virus can cause cancer if left untreated. The virus can be transmitted sexually.

Answer 6

YES!!! Human Papilloma Virus CAUSES CANCER. HPV is sexually transmitted and causes more than 95% of all uterine and ovarian cancers. HPV can cause other cancers as well. It also causes warts (genital or otherwise).

Ask your gynecologist about this. There is now a vaccine available!

Answer 7

HPV, Human Pappilloma Virus is an STD that can cause cancer. Look it up cause I'm not sure of the details or the spelling.

Answer 8

some cancers can be transmitted sexually. HPV Human Papinolma virus is the virus that causes cervical cancer so it is very likely that it could cause uterine cancer as well

PartyG is incorrect it can look it up this is why womwn get PAP Smears.
http://www.ashastd.org/hpv/hpv_overview.cfm

Answer 9

Cancer can not be transmitted.. Its all in the DNA.. or Makeup really everyone has a possiblity to get cancer ..

Its out there and we are stilling learning from it

Answer 10

Human Papilloma Virus and Hepatitis B Virus.
One fifth of all cancers worldwide are caused by a chronic infection, for example human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer and hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes liver cancer.
A third of cancers could be cured if detected early and treated adequately.
Both Human Papilloma Virus and Hepatitis B Virus can be transmitted sexually.
What is it? Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) - a group of more than 70 viruses, some of which can lead to cervical cancer. Several strains of HPV cause external genital warts.
How is it contracted? Through oral, anal, and vaginal sex and through skin-to-skin contact. To help prevent infection, use a condom. It's not clear exactly how effective condoms are at protecting against HPV and genital warts, but they will protect you against other STDs, including HIV.
Treatment: There is no cure for HPV, so treatment aims at controlling outbreaks of warts -- if you have a strain that causes visible warts. If a woman is diagnosed with certain strains of HPV, her doctor may suggest a biopsy of cervical tissue to check for signs of cancer. It is important to note that many women with HPV do not get cervical cancer, but HPV infection is an important risk factor for the disease. Further treatment varies widely depending on what your doctor learns from a colposcopy, DNA testing, and/or a biopsy of cervical tissue.
To treat visible genital warts, there are several chemicals that can be directly applied. Some are prescribed for use at home, others may cause discomfort and must only be used under a doctor's supervision, and some may not be used during pregnancy. Genital warts also may be removed using cryotherapy (freezing), burned off with electrocauterization, or removed with surgery or lasers. In at least 30 percent of treated cases, the warts grow back again.
If you are not treated:
Since there are strains of HPV that are linked to cervical cancer, failing to seek treatment can be fatal. But since many types of HPV are basically harmless, they need only be monitored with yearly Pap smears (or more frequently -- every three to six months -- if a result comes back abnormal).
If genital warts are allowed to grow without treatment, they can block the vagina, urethra, or anus, and become very uncomfortable. Depending on where they are on the body, genital warts can cause sores and bleeding. An increase in the size and number of the warts is also more likely during pregnancy.
Please see the webpages for more details and images on Genital wart (Human papilloma virus).