What you should know about Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women and every year, tens of thousands of women worldwide are diagnosed with this form of cancer while thousands die from it. Statistically, 100% of all cervical cancer deaths can be prevented with regular cancer screening and early detection. At times, cervical cancer may present itself in the form of vagina bleeding while most of the times, symptoms are totally absent till the advanced stages of cancer.

Here are several signs and symptoms that should raise a red flag:

• Vagina bleeding
• Unusual vaginal mass
• Moderate pain during sexual intercourse
• Vaginal discharge 
• Contact bleeding 

You are in a higher risk group when you:

• have past Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infections
• have past infections of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), such as herpes and chlamydia, in conjunction with HPV infections 

How does detection work, and how often should one go for a check up?

A pap test, or a pap smear, gathers cells from the inner and outer walls of a woman's cervix which will be sent to a pathologist for detailed examination.

Experts also recommend that women age 21 years old and above, who have been sexually active, should go for annual routine pap smears.

There is prevention, fortunately..

Fortunately, there are vaccinations for prevention. One of this vaccine is known as Cervarix. Cervarix provides protection against two different types of HPV: types 16 and 18. These strains of viruses causes about 70% of all cervical cancer cases.

CentralClinic currently provides a vaccination package for Cervarix (3 doses) at $325. You may use our Contact Form to enquire more about our services.

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