Vehicles pass through the tolls at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, February 24, 2014. Tolls may rise by $1 in April and another $1 over the next four years. Vehicles pass through the tolls at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, February 24, 2014. Tolls may rise by $1 in April and another $1 over the next four years. The current toll prices are shown at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, February 24, 2014.
Yes, cervical cancer is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). We now know that cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), although risk factors like smoking, weakened immune system, age over 40, and lack of regular pap tests do contribute.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cancer. Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes most cervical cancers, as well as some cancers of the vagina, vulva, penis, anus, rectum, and oropharynx (cancers of the back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils). HPV vaccines are recommended for preteen girls and boys to protect against HPV infection.