CERVICAL CANCER TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
With all the unhealthy food, unhealthy air that we breathe, and a chaotic lifestyle in a country like Bangladesh, a woman needs to keep constant care of herself. Routine check-ups, a healthy diet and hygiene are a must for all women. Due to the atmosphere mostly, a lot of women in the country suffer from gynaecological problems- and sometimes it may go to the extreme. Cervical cancer is one such disease that all women should look out for.
Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Cervical cancer can often be successfully treated when it's found early. It is usually found at a very early stage through a Pap test, and the earlier it is found, the earlier you can treat it.
Studies have found that infection with the virus called HPV (human papillomavirus) is the cause of almost all cervical cancers. An HPV infection with a high risk type of HPV that doesn't go away can cause cervical cancer in some women. (medicine.net)
An HPV infection may go away on its own. But sometimes it can cause genital warts or lead to cervical cancer. That's why it's vital for women to have regular Pap tests. A Pap test can find changes in cervical cells before they turn into cancer. If you treat these cell changes, you may prevent cervical cancer.
Vaccinations are now available for cervical cancer. Dr Nasima Akhter MBBS, PHD (Japan), MS (GYNAE & OBS), Assistant Prof. & Head of Department, Gynaecology of Ibn Sina Hospital and Diagnostic Center says, "The hospitals get the vaccine from Glaxosmithkline, the only company that currently sells vaccines for cervical cancer." The procedure to apply the vaccination is to first keep it contained in a cool temperature and is an Intramuscular injection. "While early sexual intercourse, multiple sexual partners, early childbirth and smoking are the most talked about causes for the disease, another one that applies in our country is poor socio-economic conditions. The poor hygiene can lead to a woman having cervical cancer," says Dr. Nasima.
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