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Vaginal Cancer : Causes

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Causes could include:
This is usually the result of damage to the genetic material of the cell(deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA). The cause of vaginal cancer is not known.Symptoms of vaginal cancer appear when the cancer has become more advanced.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more than 100 kinds of viruses. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States.
Source:StayWell
Learning about HPV can help you avoid infection and seek treatment, if necessary.
Source:StayWell
Human papilloma viruses(HPV) are a large group or related viruses, some of which play a part in the development.Transmission electron micrograph of human papilloma virus, magnified 40,000 times. HPV is the cause of warts, including genital warts, ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
What is the oldest age a woman can still take low-dose birth control pills as a form of HRT if no problems exist?
Source:StayWell
Can men be tested for HPV?Can men be tested for HPV? HPV stands for human papilloma virus, the virus that has been in the news extensively because of the recent approval of a vaccine (Gardisil from Merck) for the prevention of cervical cancer. HPV, a sexually transmitted virus, has several types, several of which have been proven to cause cancer. The vaccine covers the common types of HPV including types 6, 11, 16, and 18. HPV also can cause common warts, genital warts and other types of cancer.
Source:StayWell
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