Stress has been known to aggravate illnesses since a long time. It is the same with many types of cancers, including cervical cancer and breast cancer . A study by a reputed medical association says that women who experience high levels of stress long term may be undermining their ability to fight off common STDs and be at increased risk of developing cervical cancer. HPV, or human papilloma virus has been known as a risk factor for cervical cancer in women, although it is not the causal agent. In most cases, HPV infection in healthy women will vanish suddenly over time, however, a small proportion of infected women will progress to having precancerous cervical lesions or even cancer, so the virus’ connection to cancer cannot be denied either. Stress can trigger changes in immune functioning that make it more difficult for the body to get rid of the virus, the study suggests. The study looked at potential links between stress and immune response, and found that the oc