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Cervical cancer is a type of malignancy that occurs in women. Women at higher risk for cancer of the uterine cervix are those who begin sexual intercourse at an early stage, those who have multiple sex partners, history of multiple pregnancies, develop cervical dysplasia or sexual relations with high risk males. Studies suggest that during adolescence, cervical epithelial cells are particularly sensitive to carcinogenic change.

Cervical cancer is classified and treated according to four cervical cancer stages of differentiation. Stage one is characterized as growth limited only to the cervix. When growth extends beyond the cervix, it is already considered as stage two. It is classified as stage three once the growth has extended into the pelvic wall. Lastly, if the growth has extended to adjacent organs then it has already reached the fourth stage. Continue reading ‘Overview of Cervical Cancer Stages and Their Treatment’ »

With so many different forms out there, both rare and common, cancer can be a difficult subject to think about, but it is certainly not a subject that should be ignored. Cervical cancer is a particular type of cancer that has affected women for a long time. Luckily, more and more treatments have recently been developed to treat the disease. However, it is important for women to know the symptoms of cervical cancer in order to be able to treat it as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, this does not have many symptoms in its early stages. Most signs do not appear until the cancer is in its more advanced stages. Even then, many women can easily confuse these symptoms with PMS. The best method of early detection is to get a regular Pap smear. Continue reading ‘Recognizing the Symptoms of Cervical Cancer’ »

If you study broadly and deeply you will come to know that Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) is very dangerous virus and it is a combined form of over 100 different types of HPVs. These viruses are also called papillomaviruses because these viruses can enhance the occurrence of genital warts or papillomas which are considered to be benign or non cancerous tumors. However according to the health consultants, HPVs which boost up the occurrence of the common type warts are totally different from the warts that are found in the genitals.

The high risk cancer is also called Oncogenic cancer. Mainly it is seen that HPV attacks the body via sexual intercourse. The HPV infected patients will infect you if you have the physical attachment with her. So far as the Human Papilloma Virus Cervical Cancer is concerned, it is found that HPV has the major role to play to cause the Human Papilloma Virus Cervical Cancer. Continue reading ‘How Human Papilloma Virus Can Cause Cervical Cancer?’ »

Cervical cancer attacks the cervix or cervical region caused by a viral infection of HPV (human papillomavirus) which did not recover in time. If the immune system decreases, the HPV infection will dangerous and can lead to cervical cancer.

The symptoms are not too visible at an early stage, that’s why the beginning of cervical cancer HPV infection is considered as “The Silent Killer”.

Some symptoms can be observed although not always an indication of HPV infection. Whitish or spend a bit of blood after intercourse is little sign of symptoms of this cancer. In addition, the foul-smelling yellowish fluid in the genital area can also be an indication of HPV infection. This virus can be transmitted from one patient to another and infect the person. Can be transmitted through direct contact and by sexual intercourse. Continue reading ‘Causes and Symptoms of Cervical Cancer’ »

The mere mention of the word Cancer scares people endlessly. The causes of cancer are the abnormal growth of cells which multiply endlessly to form a tumour like growth. However people are now getting aware about the various cancers and the carcinogens causing them.

People are quite aware about the breast cancer but another cancer that targets the health of women all around the world is the cervical cancer. The main problem that is seen in this condition is the late diagnosis of the condition. The symptoms are seen only at a later stage and hence this cancer is almost undetectable in the earlier stages. However now with the spread of awareness, people are taking the necessary care to get themselves checked by the doctor. Continue reading ‘Cervical Cancer – The Slow Killer’ »

Cervical cancer is a disease that is dangerous and frightening for women. Cervical cancer is preventable but still there are thousands if not millions of women in the world diagnosed with this disease. To avoid this disease there are several ways of prevention can be taken include:

1. Do the best inspection

Many cases of cervical cancers caused by HPV infection, is a type of virus that attacks through sexual intercourse. There are about 90% of HPV recover without treatment. Conversely, if not, will be potentially the formation of cancer cells. Continue reading ‘7 Tips to Prevent Cervical Cancer’ »