2007-03-17 19:15:13 · 10 answers · asked by jessie 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
No, the latest info is that cervical cancer is caused by a virus that is transferred during sex.
2007-03-18 19:19:50 · answer #1 · answered by RNDiva 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cancer is caused by genetic mutations which cause the DNA instruction set of the cell to be faulty and uncontrollably divide.
In the case of cervical cancer, part of mutated set of genes can be delivered by the human papilloma virus (HPV). This is probably the most common contributor to the oncogenes that cause cervical cancer. However, mutations can occur thru other channels (radiation, chemicals, etc.) just less likely to generate a set which initiates cancer.
In summary, a woman can get cervical cancer even without sex. Therefore, gynological checkups with pap smears are still recommended to all women.
2007-03-18 10:29:12 · answer #2 · answered by oncogenomics 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The top cause for cervical cancer is HPV. Although it is an STD, you can still get it from skin to skin contact. It can even be passed from mother to child if the mother has it and has an outbreak while giving vaginal birth. I would recommend the vaccine for certain cancer causing strains of HPV. It is called Gardasil. I wish it had been around a few years ago...
2007-03-19 20:56:29 · answer #3 · answered by Megan F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you can get it if you never have sex. That's why they are pushing girls who are 11-12 years old to start getting the new vaccine for it. The risks of getting cervical cancer has been associated with certain factors, including previous infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), early sexual contact, multiple sexual partners, cigarette smoking, and taking oral contraceptives (birth control pills).
2007-03-18 02:22:32 · answer #4 · answered by jamlinrich 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. There is no valid proof that associates sexual intercourse with cancer. Cancer can strike anyone at any time. Even virgins.
2007-03-18 02:18:22 · answer #5 · answered by Shantelle G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes sex has nothing to do with cancer.
2007-03-18 02:17:37 · answer #6 · answered by blesshisname2005 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Cancer cells can attack any part of the body, regardless of who you are or what you have or have not done.
2007-03-18 02:25:16 · answer #7 · answered by mildredsinger 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, unfortunately genetics plays a role. hopefully your family doesn't have cancer in their history.
2007-03-18 02:18:19 · answer #8 · answered by raztaman420 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes amoungst other STD's.
2007-03-18 02:18:00 · answer #9 · answered by Your Mom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you cannot get it unless it is hereditary!
2007-03-18 07:34:30 · answer #10 · answered by Freshman15 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋