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Causes of cervical cancer Q&As

7 items found in this section.

1. Does AIDS cause cancer?

last reviewed: 11.12.2007

2. I am 41. I had great problems with menopausal symptoms following surgery and chemotherapy for cancer of the cervix. My HRT treatment has been really helpful. With the possible risk of developing breast cancer, should I stop it, even though I would rather not?

last reviewed: 01.06.2006

3. I have been told I have a cervical erosion. A friend has said this can lead to cancer of the cervix. Is this true?

last reviewed: 29.05.2006

4. My daughter is pregnant and has just been found to have a cancer of her cervix. Has this been caused by the pregnancy?

last reviewed: 03.11.2006

5. I am member of the African community. I am aware that African women are increasingly affected by cancer of the cervix. I have been told that this can be caused by infection. Can you explain, and is it catching?

last reviewed: 01.11.2005

6. I had a hysterectomy for cervical cancer two years ago. A recent smear taken from my vagina has found HPV. Does this mean I could develop another cancer?

last reviewed: 06.06.2007

7. I have a cervical wart. My husband and I have been married 15 years. Does this mean he has been having an affair? Can this be passed on by oral sex? Will I get cancer? What do I do?

last reviewed: 30.05.2006

All Q&As are selected from some of the thousands asked by people contacting Cancerbackup every year. They are answered by specialists and reviewed and updated regularly.


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