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A person that's not sexually active at all. meaning never had or having sex. still a virgin. can they still get cervical cancer?

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Dr. Andrew Ho answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, can get cancer.: Sexual activity is not required for cervical cancer.

Answered 4/22/2014

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