Can a womans cervical cancer cause cancer in her husband?
The short answer is no. Let me explain further. Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by particular strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause genital warts in both males and females. The virus is the main cause of cancer of the cervix in women. In men, the virus is only linked to cancer under special circumstances. For example, in men who practice sex with men and in some uncircumcised men with poor penile hygiene. A woman with cervical cancer is not at all likely to transmit cancer to her husband. The key to preventing all sexually transmitted diseases is to practice safe sex, especially the proper use of high-quality latex condoms. In addition, the Food and Drug Administration recently approved Gardasil, a vaccine that provides excellent protection against the HPV strains that cause most cases of cervical cancer. The vaccine is strongly recommended for adolescent girls and women—but not for males, who are at much lower risk
