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Q: cervical cancer

asked by: possitive on January 16th, 2009

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doc,
what other causes cervical cancer other than hpv?
thanks

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J3nnyuk

replied on January 16th, 2009

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The most common causes are... Human papillomavirus(HPV),
Sexual history
Other risk factors are..
Poverty
tabacco use
eating habits
Weakened immune system
Hormonal medications.
Chemical exposure....
Hope this helps Jenny

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