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Could a someone whos a virgin get anal cancer?

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Cause of cancer is not definitively known. There are things which can sometimes lead to it, Anal cancer is not related to virginity in any way.

Dr Hanson agreed

Answered 7/1/2023

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Anal cancers are caused certain types of HPV viruses, cigarette smoking, many sexual partners, and a weakened immune system. If you are a virgin and don't smoke than no problem. An HPV virus could cause a cancer since HPV is contracted by skin to skin contact. Being a virgin has no connection whatsoever.

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