Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that typically emerges in woman's cervix due to abnormal growth of cells in the mentioned area. It not diagnosed and treated in time may spread slowly in other parts of the body.
It is often difficult for an individual to get the signal as no symptoms are seen in the early stages hence, symptoms deliberately start arising afterward in course of time.
The survival rate of cervical cancer depends on many factors including the stage of the very cause and the race of women.
Cervical Cancer; Some important facts
Cervical cancer basically starts in the neck region of the womb; the cervix. It is often a rare one but the symptoms must be caught promptly to make sure that the treatment methods get an effective response.
Around 12,820 women were diagnosed with the very cause in the year 2016 with 4210 deaths from the disease in the United States.
For white women, the five years survival rate is about 69% whereas the survival rate of black ones is just 57%. The survival rates not only depends on the races but also the most in the stage of cervical cancer.
Facts:
- Cause and risk factors include human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, having multiple sexual partners, smoking, involved in primitive sexual contact, and consumption of birth control pills in excessive level.
- HPV infection may cause cervical dysplasia or abnormal growth of cervical cells. HPV 16 and HPV 18 strains are known to be responsible for about 70% of the total cases.
- HPV vaccine has been continuously provided to girls starting at the age 12 since 2008.
- Regular checkup and Pap testing is the most effecting method to avoid the risk as far as possible.
- The possibility of life after being with the disease for at least five years are:
Stage 1- 80-99%, Stage 2- 60-90%, Stage 3- 30-50%, Stage 4- 20%
Many renowned celebrities reportedly got victimized with the disease in past few years and some even died at an early age.
Marissa Jaret-Winokur, Tamra Barney, Liz Lange, Eva Peron, and Judy Blume are the one who fought the cause; some died and some won the battle.ost famous Indonesia's actress,
One of the most famous Indonesia's actresses, Julia Perez died with an immense struggle with the disease for three long years.
Indonesian actress Julia Perez; her sister confirmed her death via Instagram post
Julia passed away after a continuous struggle with her health which was assured by her sister, Nia Anggia via Instagram over 14 million followers.
A post shared by Nia Anggia"D Perez" (@anggitheperez) on
The post stated,
"We belong to Allah and to him we shall return. Our beloved sister, Julia Perez, has passed away. Please pray for her. Thank you all for your support. I LOVE YOU."
According to Mirror.co, the 36-year-old star died on Saturday morning after three years of suffering. She was identified to be a victim early in the year 2013.
May her soul rest in peace in heaven!
Symptoms you need to know
Abnormal vaginal bleeding is often a terrifying moment for all especially at the time when you are not having a period.
Discomfort or excessive pain during sex is also the major sign many women often face. There might be several reasons behind the pain but visiting a physician is a wise act.
Some other symptoms include pain in the area of the hip bones, urinary discomfort and a vaginal discharge with an offensive smell.
When to visit a doctor?
There might be several reasons showing exactly the same symptoms mentioned above. Hence, with no waste of time, an individual should visit a doctor as soon as possible since prevention is far better than cure.
Precancerous cell changes do not show any distinct signs in the body. Hence, it is wise to have regular cervical screening tests.
Treatment Methods
There are several treatment methods for cervical cancer that is solely based on the complexities and stage of the disease. If it is diagnosed in the early stage it's often possible to treat it using simple surgery.
It is possible to leave the womb in its place but in some conditions, it should be removed using a surgical procedure called hysterectomy.
Radiotherapy is often used as an alternative to the surgical procedure. It is sometimes used parallel to surgery.
Advanced cases of cervical cancer are treated with the combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Some of the treatment methods have many side effects and complications that are reportedly observed in many women in course of radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.
Complications can be the minor ones with minor vaginal bleeding, desire to urinate most frequently, to life-threatening one, with severe bleeding or kidney failure.
Prevention
1. Screening
Regular screening of cervix with Papanicolaou test or Par smear has been proved the most effective method to reduce the risk with a dramatic decrease of mortality cases. Hence, all women should be alert to all the signs and visit a doctor promptly.
2. Barrier protection
Use of spermicidal gel during sexual intercourse decrease the risk of cervical cancer. Use of condom decrease the risk of HPV infection to some extent but not to the fullest as the virus can easily be transmitted to the widely exposed sexual parts.
However, use of condoms can prevent some sexually transmitted infections including HIV and Chlamydia.
Abstinence also prevents HPV infection.
3. Vaccination
Two vaccines against HPV infection; Gardasil and Cervarix reduces the risk of cervical cancer for about 93% and 62% respectively. The vaccines are up to 92% and 100% efficient against HPV 16 and HPV 18 strains at least for 8 years period.
Here is a video with some ways to cure cervical cancer naturally:
4. Nutritive care
Consumption of foods rich in Vitamin A along with Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and beta-carotene somehow reduces the risk of the disease.
Some other preventive measures include avoiding sex with multiple partners, avoid excessive smoking and early pregnancy.
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