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Is cervical cancer hereditary? my mom had it and had a hytorectomy bcuz of it. what r my chances?

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Dr. Daniel Lee answered

No: Cervical cancer is not hereditary. It is caused by a sexually transmitted disease called hpv.

Dr Turrisi and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Not likely: To my knowledge, inheritance has little to do with the typical type of cervical cancer (squamous). It relates mostly to human papilloma virus infection (mostly subtypes 16 & 18), which are sexually transmitted. Smoking and immunosuppression (HIV) are also risk factors. My advice: don't smoke and avoid risky lifestyles.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Is cervical cancer hereditary? my mom had it and had a hytorectomy bcuz of it. what r my chances?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Daniel Lee answered

Dr Turrisi and another doctor agreed

Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Dr Turrisi agreed

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