cervix cancer is caused by - #20187
I am trying to understand why cervix cancer is caused by so many different factors, and honestly I'm kinda confused about it all. A couple of months ago, I found out my aunt was diagnosed with cervix cancer, and it hit the family really hard. Like, we all knew it was serious, but then I started hearing things about how cervix cancer is caused by HPV and other stuff too. My aunt never mentioned having any symptoms—just sudden health issues that escalated so quickly! My doctor did say that cervix cancer is caused by chronic HPV infections, but what about other reasons? I read somewhere that certain lifestyle choices could play a part in all this. Is it true that smoking or a weakened immune system also connects to cervix cancer? I feel like I’m missing bits of info. I worry that when people say cervix cancer is caused by HPV, they might not be looking at the whole picture. Can multiple factors lead to this? Just trying to piece it all together, especially for my aunt, and honestly, it’s making me more anxious by the day. Anyone else have thoughts or similar experiences?
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