Debunking the Myth: “Cervical Cancer Is Hereditary.”

Debunking the Myth: “Cervical Cancer Is Hereditary.”

Myth: “Cervical cancer runs in families, so if my mother or sister had it, I will get it too.”
Fact:
Cervical cancer is NOT a hereditary cancer.
The main cause is a persistent high-risk HPV infection — not genes.
Protection is in your hands:
HPV vaccination
Regular Pap & HPV testing
Timely follow-up care
Bottom line:
You don’t inherit cervical cancer — but you can inherit good prevention habits.
Protect yourself. Get screened. Get vaccinated.
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