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Well i did some research and stumbled across this: "Fewer than half of the participants knew of the link between the virus and Cervical cancer. " the virus they are referring to is human papillomaviruses (HPV). So my conclusion is yes cervical cancer is viral http://www.livescience.com/health/061112_cervical_cancer.html
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What caused Evita's death?
Cervical cancer (wrongly recorded as Endometrial cancer)
What is productive viral infection?
Viral infections affect health in a number of ways, they destroy your WBC(white blood cells) which are responsible to maintain the defence mechanism of your body, also it can lead to weight loss which is very important factor concerning health care issues, viral infections also lead to high fever and loss of hunger.
What is the process in which viral infections results in cancer?
Oncogenesis
How does ian frazer's work help the society?
Ian Frazer as the inventor of cervical cancer vaccine has helped to society by inventing the cervical cancer vaccine. He has been a great person by inventing this vaccine for cancer and has made a major impact on society
What is Most common cause of post menopausal bleeding in India?
cervical cancer
Can you get cervical cancer from being pregnant?
No. Cervical cancer is caused from a viral infection. Pregnancy presents no risk factor.
Can sunbeds give you cervical cancer?
Tanning beds are mostly associated with skin cancer. More specifically melenoma. Cervical cancer is almost exclusively caused by an HPV viral infection.
Is cervical cancer free?
Yes. You do not need to pay to get cervical cancer.
Can you get pregnant while having cervical cancer?
Yes, you can still get pregnant. With most types it is possible that you can still get pregnant if you havent gone under certain treatments than may leave you sterile. Some treatments that you can use during early stages of cervical cancer are erfectly safe to do, if in the futrure you would like to have children and the cancer didnt spread to fast on the cervix. All doctors have different opinions on how to treat cervical cancer, so talk to your for more information if you think you might have cervical cancer and want to have children, now or in the future.
What other names is cervical cancer known by?
Cervical cancer is sometimes known by other names or terms, and these may include: Cervix Cancer: This is a straightforward term referring to cancer that originates in the cervix. Uterine Cervix Cancer: Specifies that the cancer occurs in the cervix of the uterus. Invasive Cervical Cancer: Refers to cancer that has invaded beyond the surface layer of the cervix. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix: Describes the specific type of cervical cancer that originates in the squamous epithelial cells lining the cervix. Adenocarcinoma of the Cervix: Refers to cervical cancer that originates in the glandular cells of the cervix. Cervical Carcinoma: A more formal term for cancer of the cervix. Malignant Neoplasm of the Cervix: A medical term indicating a cancerous growth in the cervix. Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN): Refers to precancerous changes in the cervix that may progress to cervical cancer if left untreated.
What causes cervical cancers?
Most cervical cancer cases are apparently caused by strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. You can limit your chances of getting HPV through having fewer sexual partners, and fewer partners who have had many other partners. Starting having sex later in life also limits your chances of developing cervical cancer. The cervix of a young girl is more susceptible to damage from sex. Smoking also has some connection to cervical cancer, but it is not clearly understood. Smokers do have an increased chance of getting cervical cancer. There may also be a link between cervical cancer and receiving estrogen treatment for menopause. In the past, the hormone estrogren was used alone. Now it is combined with progesterone. When used alone, estrogren increases the risk of cancer.
What cancer does jade goody have?
She had cervical cancer.
Can you get cancer on your fanny?
Yes. Cervical cancer.
What type of cancer does pitbull have?
Cervical cancer
Can you get cervical cancer from girl on girl contact?
There is a link between a specific virus and Cervical cancer being more likely. However girl on girl will not make you more likely to get cervical cancer, otherwise there would be a huge number of lesbians worldwide with cervical cancer.
Married young soon to be a mother and have been diagnosed with cervical cancer is it safe to still have sex?
First, it is important to make sure the word "cancer" was used by your doctor. Far too often patients hear that they have a precancerous lesion and take this to mean that they have cancer. But if you do have cancer, it is still safe to have sex. Know that cervical cancer is caused by a viral infection called HPV which is spread sexually, so if your partner is not affected, it is essential that a condom is used.
Can you pass cervical cancer before colcoscopy to sexual partner?
Cervical cancer is not contagious. However the virus, HPV, is sexually transmitted. There is a strong association between HPV infection and cervical cancer.
