Can a 12 year old get cervical cancer?

Answer 1

Of course.

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women under 35 but accounts for only around 2% of all cancer in women a a whole. Most cases of cervical cancer are seen in sexualy active women, especialy those who married young or started to have sex young. Condom usage reduces the risk of cancer and precancerous changes to the cervix. However, there are some data to suggest that daughther's of women who developed cervical cancer are more likely to develope it too, although at this time we do not know of any genetic faults which could cause cervical cancer. It is suggested that the vast majority of cases are due to HPV, a virus which is sexually contracted and very common although it is also suggested that babies born to women with HPV infection may contract the virus at birth.

In summary, most cases of cervical cancer are in non-virgins but there is a small chance of developing the disease by non-sexual HPV infection or other as yet unknown events.

Answer 2

Although it is possible, girls under the age of 15 rarely develop this cancer. Rates for carcinoma in situ peak between the ages of 20 and 30. Older women are at the highest risk for cervical cancer with more than 25% of invasive cervical cancer in women over the age of 65.

In the United States, cervical cancer is the fifth most common cancer among women aged 35-54, and the third most common cancer of the female reproductive tract. In some developing countries, it is the most common type of cancer.

More than 90% are HPV positive, making HPV the single most important risk factor. This is particularly true for young women because the cells lining the cervix do not fully mature until age 18. These immature cells are more susceptible to cancer-causing agents and viruses.

The HPV vaccine is recommended only in girls before they become sexually active.

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Answer 3

You should start Smear Test when you are around 25, and have them regularly done after every two to five years.

Answer 4

It depends on how damaged the cervex and uterus is. A friend was told she'd never be able to have children. A year later she had a beautiful baby girl who was perfectly healthy.

Answer 5

It would be very, very rare

Answer 6

yes