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Is Cervical cancer a disease

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Janet Torp

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∙ 6y ago
Updated: 7/26/2021

No, it is not. But it has a genetic component, and if your family history includes one or more individuals who have had it, then your chances of getting it go up a bit. How much? Your physician will advise you. Just be sure your physician knows your complete family medical history, and be sure to take care of yourself to stay healthy.
Cervical cancer is not genetic. The vast majority of Cervical cancer cases are caused by an HPV viral infection.

HPV is a sexually transmitted virus that is extrememly common for both men and women. It is important to know that a positive HPV test or an abnormal Pap test does not mean that the patient will develop cervical cancer.

Certain types of HPVs are known to be more aggressive, and it is important to get tested for HPV to know if you have a high risk type HPV.

With appropriate clinical care and appropriate testing, the risks of developing cervical cancer are extremely low. Even if a patient has a high risk HPV that can be more aggressive, appropriate clinical care can greatly reduce the risk of the development of cervical cancer.

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Juvenal Dare

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