Someone told me there is research going on about this right now. All I have been told here is that it has been found to be linked to penile cancers that are rare but who wants that anyways even if rare?
2007-01-11 13:45:57 · 2 answers · asked by Faerieeeiren 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Well cervical cancer is caused by HPV, or Human Papilloma Virus, which many women get. They have a vaccine for this now and it is virtually 100% effective, it's name is Gardasil I believe. The male I'm assuming can also get the vaccine for this, but I don't think there is ANY link between the two. Prostate cancer usually occurs in older males and with enlarged prostates. Cervical cancer occurs any age in females and only with HPV.
2007-01-11 15:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by gabe_library 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, this is not answering your question, but addressing another's answer. HPV is not the only cause of cervical cancer. Infection with 2 types of HPV is strongly associated with cervical cancer and a primary risk factor. HPV reduces your immune system to fight precancerous cells that can lead to cervical cancer. HPV is found in 80% of cervical cancers, but not all. The cause of cervical cancer is unknown. HPV is an infection!
2007-01-11 18:59:54 · answer #2 · answered by inkspotter2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋