Correlation between prostate and cervical cancers

[evedan]

Is there a correlation between a man having prostate cancer and his mate developing cervical cancer. I know of several cases like this. I have a friend who has lost four partners to date and his present wife has been recently diagnosed. His is not the only case. This is scary even though I know the experts say you cannot "give" another person cancer.

[HeinrikMD]

Hi,

Human papillomavirus does account for majority of cervical cancers. These viruses affect outer lining of the cervix, forming a squamous carcinoma or squamous cancer. Prostate cancers generally arise from glandular elements, not from the external lining of the prostate, hence a papillomavirus as origin is unlikely. There is some body of evidence for cancers that develop along the lining of the urethra (which is the tube through which the urine passes along the shaft of the penis) that can develop urethral cancers. Penile cancers (arising from the skin of the penis) have also been investigated. The rarity of these tumors however makes it difficult to estimate how strong is the association between the cancer and the virus.

[baldpaw]

hi,
    there is much study about pappiloma viruses and cervical and prostate cancers.these are passed sexually and may not be symptomatic for some time.

[HeinrikMD]

Hi,
Cervical cancer has a strong correlation with a prior viral infection, there is no such equivalent for prostate cancer.
It is human nature to delve into tragedies. You could probably think of people with breast cancer who had spouses with prostate cancer as both cancers are pretty common. Since prostate cancer is common, you may also hear of spouses with other cancers – uterine, cervical, etc.
There is a good screening method for cervical cancer, talk about it with your doctor. This has reduced the number of cervical cancer cases substantially. This is much better than being scared.