Cervical Cancer Awareness
Basic Information About Cervical Cancer
Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. Cancer is always named for the part of the body where it starts, even if it spreads to other body parts later. When cancer starts in the cervix, it is called cervical cancer. The cervix connects the vagina (birth canal) to the upper part of the uterus. The uterus (or womb) is where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant.
All women are at risk for cervical cancer. It occurs most often in women over age 30. Long-lasting infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV is a common virus that is passed from one person to another during sex. At least half of sexually active people will have HPV at some point in their lives, but few women will get cervical cancer.
Awareness about cervical cancer help:
- Reduce confusion about HPV
- De-mystify cervical screening results
- Shout about the importance of cervical screening
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR ALL WOMEN WITH A CERVIX TO KNOW HOW CERVICAL CANCER CAN BE PREVENTED. CHECK OUT THESE USEFUL LINKS👇👇👇 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
- Information about cervical screening
- Information about the symptoms of cervical cancer
- Information about the HPV vaccination
- blog: What to expect when going for cervical screening?
- blog: Making your mind up about screening when things are difficult
REGULAR SCREENING is one of the effective preventive measures aganist cervical cancer. Get involved, help raise awareness by sharing your personal experience of cervical screening, cell changes or cervical cancer. Share your experience. Send the completed form to [email protected]
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