cervical cancer may have an underlying cause such as hpv (human papilloma virus) but i would have no idea if this man also has hpv. herpes is an entirely different type of infection that does not cause cervical cancer but can be transmitted to you during sex. a condom would offer a reasonable (but not 100%) protection against herpes. there are different strains of hpv. some of them cause cervical cancer and some of them cause genital warts. if his wife's cervical cancer was caused by hpv (most cases are) then he most certainly had or has a serious form of hpv. the herpes diagnosis is a completely separate issue. please keep in mind that hpv (and maybe herpes but i don't know about that) can be spread by contact with areas that are not covered by a condom. it can also be spread by oral or anal sex.
my boyfriend lost his wife to cervical cancer two years ago and he was just diagnosed with herpes. is this possible? . he says he has not been intimate with anyone else since his wife's death. what is my risk for herpes and/or cervical cancer if i have intercourse with him? so far we have a platonic relationship and i'm afraid to take any risks with my health since i am a senior citizen.