Can Cervical Cancer Spread to Other People? A Comprehensive Guide

Cervical Cancer is one of the most common cancers found in women. This Cancer occurs in the cervix, a small organ below the uterus.

In this quick blog, we will address one of the most common questions we come across as leading cervical cancer specialists, “Can cervical cancer spread to other people?”

So let’s find out.

Can your partner give your Cervical Cancer?

In almost 95 to 98% of cases, cervical cancer results from Human Papillomavirus infection. It’s important to note that while Cancer itself is not transferred from one person to another, the cancer virus can.

In the case of HPV (Human Papillomavirus), it spreads due to multiple sexual partners. The primary risk factors include:

Early sexual activities
Multiple sex partners
Family history of vulva, vaginal, or skin disorder
Precancerous changes
HPV-related Cancer.

HP virus can spread through multiple means and increases the risk of Cancer in patients. Multiple studies have proven that the risk of cervical Cancer can be reduced with vaccines. There are two types of cervical cancer vaccines available in the market:

Bivalent vaccine
Quadrivalent vaccine

Taking these vaccines at the proper duration and dosages can significantly reduce the risk of cervical Cancer and many premalignant changes.

Wrapping up

We hope this blog has cleared many of your doubts about cervical Cancer and its spread. If you are at a higher risk or are experiencing any signs of cervical Cancer, we strongly recommend you consult a specialist. Early diagnosis might prove very helpful in treating Cervical Cancer.

In case you need any further information on Cervical Cancer, feel free to reach out. Our experts will be more than happy to assist you.