It is the cancer that originates in the tissues of the cervix, an organ which connects the uterus and vagina. Usually it grows gradually without showing any symptoms in its initial stage. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is always the cause of cervical cancer. According to an estimate, in the year 2010, there were 12,200 new cases of this cancer were observed in U.S only, that caused 42, 10 deaths.
Symptoms
The symptoms are not there at early stage, but later on when the disease gets malignant is has:
As mentioned earlier, HPV (human papillomavirus) infection is the main causative factor for cervical cancer in women. However, all the causes are not known. Women with multi-sexual partners are at a greater risk of developing cervical cancer. Other co-factors are:
It can be treated or prevented with:
Condoms give some protection from cervical cancer but there is contradiction about its effective nature.
Diet rich in vitamin A, C, E, and folic acid is recommended to prevent this cancer.
Screening has drastically reduced the occurrence and mortality from cervical cancer in developed countries.
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Symptoms
The symptoms are not there at early stage, but later on when the disease gets malignant is has:
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- contact bleeding
- vaginal mass
- Metastases in abdomen, lungs or other organs.
- Pelvic pain
- Backache
- Leg pain
- Weight reduction
- Loss of appetite
- Bone fractures
- Single swollen leg
- Fatigue
- Urine or feces leakage
As mentioned earlier, HPV (human papillomavirus) infection is the main causative factor for cervical cancer in women. However, all the causes are not known. Women with multi-sexual partners are at a greater risk of developing cervical cancer. Other co-factors are:
- HIV infection
- Chlamydia infection
- Poor diet
- Multiple pregnancies
- Smoking
- Stress and related disorders
- Hormonal contraception
- Exposure to diethylstilbestrol, a hormonal drug
- Family history of cervical cancer
- early age sexual intercourse or pregnancies
- oral contraceptives
- genetic background
It can be treated or prevented with:
- vaccination
- condoms
- Diet
- Screening
- Abstinence from smoking or tobacco intake
Condoms give some protection from cervical cancer but there is contradiction about its effective nature.
Diet rich in vitamin A, C, E, and folic acid is recommended to prevent this cancer.
Screening has drastically reduced the occurrence and mortality from cervical cancer in developed countries.
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