A new study at the Fox Chase Cancer Centre has found that stress may increase the risk of developing cervical cancer in women.
Cervical cancer is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) subtype. HPV 16 spread during sexual intercourse.
The study led by Calolyn Y. Fang hypothesized the stress could lead to alterations in immune functioning.
“HPV infection is healthy women will disappear spontaneously over time. Only a small percentage will progress to become precancerous cervical lesions or cancer.
Source:
The Human Body
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