Stressed Women Inclined To Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer and HPV infection are more likely to risk the health of stressed women, studies show.

Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia examined 74 women diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV). Women were tested for immune response to HPV 16 - a strain of infection that is mainly responsible for cervical cancer. All women were asked to fill a 'stress questioner' about their emotional state. It included stress factors, such as job loss, divorce, family member death.

Study found 55% link between stress and immune response to HPV. This doesn't necessarily mean that stressed women will develop cervical cancer. However, HPV infected women should avid stress and have healthier habits.

"There is data that stress can put the immune system at a disadvantage in dealing with viral infections. Even daily hassles like commuting in bad traffic can impact how the body functions," said Dr. Charles Raison, clinical director of Emory University's Mind-Body Program...click here to continue reading

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