A member asked:

Hi doc, can cancer be passed on by having sex etc..ie is it contageous especially nasal cancer?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: A few viruses that create a cancer risk can get transmitted (notably some of the hpv strains); most people meet epstein-barr which causes some nasopharyngeal cancers but the cancer itself isn't contagious. Most nasal cancers are unconnected to any virus. Any special concerns, get with your physician.

Answered 4/15/2013

5.2k views

Thank
Dr. Chirag Vasa answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Depends: There are few std's that are associated with cancers . Hiv, hpv. And hepatitis b are disease that can be transmitted through sex and all are associated with some kind of cancers. Good thing all are preventable . It is also true that not all persons having this disease get cancer.

Answered 9/28/2016

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more