Melia Propolis

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

CERVICAL CANCER

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WHAT IS A cervical cancer?
• Cervical cancer is the growth of a group of abnormal cells in the cervix (neck of the womb).
• This change usually takes several years before they become cancerous. Therefore there is an opportunity that actually long enough to detect if there is a change in cervical cells through screening (pap smear or IVA) and handle them before they become cervical cancer.

 
HOW symptoms
• Most HPV infections and cervical cancer early stage take place without causing any symptoms at all, so people can still live their daily activities.
• However, if the examination can be found in the early detection of cervical cells that are not normally called as well as precancerous lesions.
• If the cancer is already experiencing advanced stages of the progression or symptoms that can arise include:


1. Bleeding after intercourse.
2. Spontaneous bleeding that occurs between regular menstrual periods.
3. The emergence of whiteness is mixed with blood and smelled.
4. Pelvic pain and impaired or can not even urinate.
5. Pain during intercourse.

• Do not delay to contact your doctor if you have any symptoms.


WHAT CAUSED?
• The main cause is a virus called Human Papilloma (HPV) that can cause cancer.
• HPV 16 and 18 collectively represent 70% of the causes of cervical cancer.
• Usually, most infections will heal on its own but sometimes can be a persistent infection that can develop into cervical cancer.
• The need to know about the HPV virus:
1. HPV can be transmitted through sexual intercourse.

2. Transmission can also occur even if not through sexual intercourse.

3. HPV can survive in hot temperatures.


CERVICAL CANCER CHARGES IF ALREADY OCCURRED
Measures of treatment or therapy relies heavily on stage at diagnosis of cervical cancer. Known for some action (modalities) in the governance of cervical cancer, among others:
1. Surgery (surgical treatment).
2. Radiotherapy
3. Chemotherapy
4. Palliative therapy (supportive care) are more focused on improving the quality of life of patients. For example: Eating foods that contain nutrients, control pain (pain control).


WHY EVERY WOMAN AT RISK?
• Any woman at risk of HPV cause cervical cancer in their lifetime regardless of age, background and lifestyle.
• Any woman at risk because:
1. Usually, most infections will heal on its own. Those who experience persistent infection rarely show symptoms at an early stage, and usually develop into cervical cancer a few years later.
2. After HPV infection, our body can not always establish immunity, then we are not protected from subsequent infection.


FACTORS THAT INCREASE THE RISK OF CANCER AFFECTED
• Married / sexual intercourse at a young age.
• Frequent delivery.
• Smoking.
• Switching-changing sexual partners.
• sexually transmitted infections.


Source : kankerserviks

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