Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer in India and is mostly associated with a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). This cancer occurs when cells change in a woman’s cervix. It should be taken seriously as it can affect the deeper tissues of the cervix and can spread to the other parts of the body such as lungs , bladder , liver , rectum and vagina and get metastasized.
A cancer that begins with an unusual change in the cells of the cervix. This is a slow growing cancer and can be detected in the early stages with regular screenings and can be treated on time before it causes more serious problems. Cervical cancer can be mainly of two types:
However, very rarely a mixed type of cancer is seen which has the features of both types.
Cervical cancer does not show any symptoms till a woman is in the advanced stages or even if it does it is mistaken as menstrual periods or urinary tract infections (UTIs). Some of the typical cervical cancer symptoms are as follows:
When a cervical cancer is in its advanced stages some of the symptoms can be:
Cervical cancer is mostly associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in females and is mostly due to an infection of HPV 16 and 18 subtypes.
The risk of cervical cancer can be reduced with two major preventive steps such as
The chances for a better outcome of cervical cancer is when the cancer is detected in the earlier stages and treated.
The Optimal time for HPV Vaccination is prior to the onset of sexual activity.
The process of identifying or detecting and removing an abnormal tissue or cells in the cervix before a cervical cancer develops is called cervical screening. It is an effective measure in decreasing incidence and death rates from cancer.
There are several screening methods for cervical cancer such as Pap smear test , liquid-based cytology, the HPV DNA testing and the visual inspection with acetic acid.
Screening should begin from
The combination of a cervical screening and HPV vaccination can provide the greatest protection against cervical cancer. Regular screening checkups and cervical cancer awareness campaigns are the need of the hour to decrease cervical cancer cases.
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