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Can prostate cancer be spread through sex?
A bunch of us were discussing prostate cancer and the question was asked, if a man has prostate cancer can he spread the cancer through sex? We all thought no, but Nobody had a definitive answer. We searched online and couldn’t find an answer; maybe that was the answer. Can somebody clear the air? Thanks
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100% no. Cancer is not sexually transmitted. There are some viruses associated with cancer that can be transmitted (e.g. HPV), but you don't have to have cancer to transmit them, and none is connected with prostate cancer.
Source: American Cancer Society
(I'm not allowed to post links yet, but you will find the info at
cancer.org under /cancer/risk-prevention/understanding-cancer-risk/is-cancer-contagious.html)
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/understanding-cancer-risk/is-cancer-contagious.html
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2 ReactionsThanks. I’ll pass this along.
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1 ReactionIf this were possible, with one in six men having PC in their lifetime, wouldn't women be dying right and left from it?
Hi @northoftheborder, there is a temporary restriction on posting links for new members to prevent harmful solicitors and spammers from flooding the community. Allow me to share the link you were trying to share: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/understanding-cancer-risk/is-cancer-contagious.html.
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