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The fight against cervical cancer is stronger now more than ever. This is due to the increasing number of women affected by this condition. This paved way to different discoveries and treatment for cervical cancer.

What is cervical cancer?

This is the term used for the condition when there is an overpopulation of abnormal cells found in the cervix. This organ is located in the lower area of the uterus that connects into the vaginal area. Unlike other types of cancer, this cancer has a high chance of being cured especially when it is diagnosed at an early stage.

What are the causes and symptoms?

This condition is caused by the appearance of a virus clinically known as human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus can be contacted when you have sexual intercourse with someone who has this. However, not all kinds of HPV result to this condition. In some cases, it results to genital warts. The worst part of this condition is that you can go on for years not knowing that you have HPV. Continue reading ‘Natural Treatment For Cervical Cancer’ »

The Cause And Treatment

Cervical cancer is a common cancer among women. There has been a link established between the incidence of this disease and the presence of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Today, young women are encouraged to take a vaccine for HPV in an attempt to reduce the risk of contracting cervical cancer later in life.

It has been found that the HPV virus is present in nearly all cases of cervical cancer. However most women who have the HPV virus do not go on to develop cancer. Therefore, it is thought that other risk factors come into play. Some of these include having a weakened immune system, smoking cigarettes and increasing your risk of STDs by having multiple sexual partners. Engaging in sexual activity at an early age also seems to increase the risk of developing cancer of the cervix, possibly because immature cells are more vulnerable to cancerous changes triggered by the HPV virus. Continue reading ‘Cervical Cancer’ »

Cervical cancer is a malignancy that develops in the lining of the cervix. It can take many years for it to develop, but during this development stage, the cell structure of the lining wall will display abnormal changes. These abnormal changes occur internally in the body and do not present any outward symptoms compared to other forms of cancer

Cervical cancer is the second most prevalent cancer and the main cause of cancer deaths in women after breast cancer. The main cause of the disease is the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV), meaning that this is a preventable form of cancer. Continue reading ‘Cervical Cancer – Causes and Treatment’ »

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is a malignant growth of the cervix uteri or surrounding cervical area. Symptoms are often not visible until the cancer is very advanced although some cases will present with vaginal bleeding or an odorous vaginal discharge. Due to the lack of clear symptoms women aged between 25 and 49 are invited for a smear test every 3 years.

Diagnosis

The smear test involves taking a sample of cervical cells which are then tested for abnormalities. If abnormalities are found this is not necessarily indicative of cancer. If an abnormal smear is taken, the person will then visit a gynecologist for a colposcopy which involves an internal vaginal examination. This can sometimes involve a biopsy which is where a sample of tissue is removed to examine under a microscope.

HPV

Cancer involves a change in the DNA so that cell replication and growth becomes unregulated. Causes of this are widespread and include Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), smoking, numbers of children and more. HPV is the biggest cause of cervical cancer with over 99% of cases being associated with an infection. HPV can lie dormant in mucous membranes of the body and eventually leads to cervical intraepithelial neoplasia which is the stage before cancer. HPV does not always cause cancer but it is a significant risk factor. HPV is spread through sexual intercourse and so women with multiple partners are most at risk. Continue reading ‘Cervical Cancer Vaccination’ »

These days, many women are faced with risks of being infected with cervical cancer. This notwithstanding, cervical cancer is one of the most preventable of all cancer types. To minimize the risk of being exposed to and eventually attacked by cancer of the cervix, certain steps need be followed as outlined below:

1. Creating proper awareness on cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
Women should endeavour to consult the appropriate doctor or even a gynecologist on issues and questions regarding cancer. The advice of an awareness group and cancer-related organizations should also be sought as much as possible.

Continue reading ‘Proven Ways to Minimise Danger of Cervical Cancer Infection’ »

Most of us recover from HPV infections with no health problems at all. It is not fully known why some people develop long-term HPV infection, precancerous abnormal cell changes, or Cancer. But we do know that women who have diseases that make it difficult for them to fight infections are at higher risk of Cervical Cancer. We also know that cigarette smoking increases the risk of Cervical Cancer.

Persistent HPV infection may cause cervical precancer with a risk of development to cancer. Screening programs are initiated to find women with cellular abnormalities who will be followed up or treated to prevent development of Cervical Cancer.

Continue reading ‘HPV Infection and Development of Cervical Cancer’ »

Every November, men across the country take part in Movember, a fundraiser where men grow their facial hair for the month as walking billboards for prostate cancer.

But why should the boys have all the fun?

Vanessa Willson was having drinks with friends last November, admiring the array of mustaches and beards men were sporting that month. What started as a silly idea — what about a Movember for women? — became Julyna. Continue reading ‘Julyna Raises Awareness Of Cervical Cancer, HPV’ »

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Generally cancers are formed from oncogenic cells. These are the cells that are affected by oncogenes; genes that stimulate uncontrollable cell division leading to formation of tumors. When such a tumor occurs in the cervix of a woman’s body, it causes cervical cancer and the pap smear test is the test which is used to detect and confirm this.

The cervix is the area near the uterus of the female anatomy. The anatomical opening connecting to the cervix is the vagina. For the examination of the area during the pap smear testing, the examiner will insert an instrument called the speculum into the vagina. Unlike other similar devices, the speculum is used to enable direct vision. Once the cervix is visible, the manual procedure of cleansing the cervix with a cotton swab is carried out. A sample of cells are then collected and studied under the microscope. Continue reading ‘Pap Smear Test – The Process to Detect and Address Cervical Cancer’ »

Released by IARC (International agency for research on cancer), a part of World health organization (WHO), World cancer report is a concise informative manual that have a clear description about global cancer statistics, causes, main types, early diagnosis and effective treatment. The director-general of WHO, Dr. Gro Brundtland states ‘The report provides a basis for public health action and assists us in our goal to reduce the morbidity and mortality from cancer, and to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their families, everywhere in the world.’

Major findings

The report has published these results:

Tobacco- the most preventable cancer cause

In the last century, more than 100 million died all over the world from the diseases that are associated with tobacco consumption. These are:

* Cancer

* Chronic lung disease

* Stroke

* Cardiovascular disease Continue reading ‘World Cancer Report’ »

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There is a mixed bag of news when it comes to HIV associated cancers. While the instances of AIDS-defining cancers, or the cancers typically associated with AIDS progression: Kaposi sarcoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and invasive cervical cancer, have decreased, instances of other types of cancers in HIV infected patients has increased, resulting in a virtual offset. Nonetheless, progress has been made when it comes to longevity in HIV patients. Highly active antiretroviral therapy has improved quality of life for HIV-infected patients, including lengthening life expectancy and reducing the risk of AIDS progression. While this is good news, what isn’t good news is the noticeable increase in other types of cancers.

Between 1991 and 1995, about 34,000 cases of AIDS-defining cancers were present in HIV-infected patients; this number dropped to around 10,000 ten years later (between 2001 and 2005). This is a positive indication of the antiretroviral medication working and helping to delay the progression from HIV to AIDS. However, the instances of other cancers skyrocketed. About 3,000 cases of other cancers were found in HIV patients from 1991 to 1995; that number jumped to 10,000 cases ten years later. Since 2003, the number of non-AIDS-defining cancers has exceeded the number of AIDS-defining and HIV associated cancers. While some of this can be attributed to the general aging of the population, it doesn’t explain it entirely. Continue reading ‘HIV Associated Cancers’ »