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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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No: Cervical cancer is not hereditary. It is caused by a sexually transmitted disease called hpv.
Answered 3/22/2020
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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.
Answered 6/10/2014
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