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This isn’t about blame. It’s about responsibility.
Cervical cancer is primarily caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV).
It is not caused by a woman’s “morality,” “behavior,” or “purity.”
What Cervical Cancer Is — And Why It Matters
Cervical cancer develops in the cells of the cervix — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
Most people get HPV at some point in their lives, and many clear it naturally. But some HPV strains can persist, causing cellular changes that can lead to cancer over time.Continue reading…