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Could Cervical Cancer Be Genetic?
Hi I am doing a family genetics paper and am trying to determine my risk factors for later on down the road. I am 22. My mother had cervical cancer in her 20's (now late 40's) and her mother had a type of pre-cancerous ca-n situ. Are these genetic? Should I be doing anything to prevent myself besides the HPV shot?
Tue, 16 Sep 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Cervical cancers are not genetic.
There are certain risk factors for carcinoma of the cervix and presence of these risk factors predispose for cancer of cervix.
Early age of starting sexual activity, multiple sexual partners, poor genital hygiene, presence of other sexually transmitted diseases etc predispose to development of cervical cancer.
Human papilloma virus (HPV) has been implicated in causing cervical cancer.
HPV shots are effective when given during adolescence. Its role later on in life is doubtful.
You can undergo Pap test to know the status of cervical lining epithelium.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Cervical cancers are not genetic.
There are certain risk factors for carcinoma of the cervix and presence of these risk factors predispose for cancer of cervix.
Early age of starting sexual activity, multiple sexual partners, poor genital hygiene, presence of other sexually transmitted diseases etc predispose to development of cervical cancer.
Human papilloma virus (HPV) has been implicated in causing cervical cancer.
HPV shots are effective when given during adolescence. Its role later on in life is doubtful.
You can undergo Pap test to know the status of cervical lining epithelium.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
At present there are no identified genetic factors that contribute to the development of cervical cancer .
Besides taking human papillomavirus (HPV) shots ,the only means of preventing HPV infection is to avoid direct contact with lesions. Condoms may reduce the risk for HPV transmission; condoms also prevent other sexually transmitted infections, which are risk factors.
Avoiding smoking cigarettes is important in preventing cervical cancer.
Among women infected with HPV, risk of cervical cancer appears to be increased among women who have had a greater number of full-term pregnancies or a longer duration of oral contraceptive use
Cervical cancer is generally preceded by precancerous changes to the cervix. Detection and treatment of these precancerous changes can prevent the development of cancer. The best way to identify precancerous cervical changes is through cervical cancer screening.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
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At present there are no identified genetic factors that contribute to the development of cervical cancer .
Besides taking human papillomavirus (HPV) shots ,the only means of preventing HPV infection is to avoid direct contact with lesions. Condoms may reduce the risk for HPV transmission; condoms also prevent other sexually transmitted infections, which are risk factors.
Avoiding smoking cigarettes is important in preventing cervical cancer.
Among women infected with HPV, risk of cervical cancer appears to be increased among women who have had a greater number of full-term pregnancies or a longer duration of oral contraceptive use
Cervical cancer is generally preceded by precancerous changes to the cervix. Detection and treatment of these precancerous changes can prevent the development of cancer. The best way to identify precancerous cervical changes is through cervical cancer screening.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
• DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination
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