Posts Tagged ‘Cervical Cancer’
According to recent data published in the second Comprehensive Plan of Andalusia Oncology 2007-2012, the prevalence by sex in this autonomous region amounts to 86,897 cases in over 90,000 men and women. “The most prevalent type of cancer among the Andalusian population in both genders, …read the rest of this entry»
Finland is the country with fewer deaths associated with this type of cancer, while Lithuania is at the opposite end
Some 33,000 women in the European Union suffer from cervical cancer, a disease that causes 15,000 deaths each year only in that territory, according to a report by the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which recommends vaccination as a preventive measure. …read the rest of this entry»
The vaccine, to be applied in three doses over a period of six months to a year, will cost 1,400 Quetzales (about $ 186)
The National League against Cancer in Guatemala initiated a vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer, which affects on average each year about 2,800 women, reported that institution. …read the rest of this entry»
The World Health Organization has approved the use of a new vaccine against cervical cancer. This was announced in a statement the company developing the vaccine, GlaxoSmithKline PLC. The name of the new remedy is Cervarix.
One of the most common kinds of cancer that attacks young women today is the cervical cancer. The disease may be the result of the emergence of human papilloma virus, which spreads through sexual intercourse. …read the rest of this entry»
Starting sexual intercourse at an early age.
Multiple sex partners
Having a sex partner who has or has many sexual partners.
Participate in group sexual practices, or engage in high-risk relationship
There are studies that found that daughters of mothers who took diethylstilbestrol severely pregnancy are at increased risk of cancer of the uterus (this was a medication used in the 70’s to prevent abortion) …read the rest of this entry»
Several tests are, by choice that the Pap test is to detect cell changes before they turn into cancer would be the test of choice, with it although it does not diagnose cancer in itself, puts us track of whether any changes in the cells that warrant further studies to confirm.
There are precancerous lesions called L-and …read the rest of this entry»
I was given two weeks to live when my cancer recurred in 2000 and here it is 2003. I was determined with the help of God that I would get through the toughest fight that I ever had and it was not easy after 16 related surgical procedures and a kidney removal, as well as 30 radiation treatments. I can say today that I truly am a survivor and that is my handle so to speak. Cancer survivor 1998.
My name is Tammy and at the age of 28 I was told that I have cervical cancer. I had always wanted kids and this diagnosis rocked my world. I had always gone for my annual pap smears and the doctor always told me that I had an infection but it was “nothing an antibiotic can’t take care of.” This went on for 4 years. Then the fourth year he called me and told me that I was OK. Two weeks later I was informed that I needed to see a specialist. I was in horror. …read the rest of this entry»
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My name is Debra and I was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer in 1995. I underwent a radical hysterectomy at the age of 37. My purpose for writing this story is to reach out to all women around the globe so that they will have a better understanding of meeting with their OBGYN on a yearly basis, as I do not feel there is enough emphasis placed on this disease.The year was 1995 and it had been three years since I had a pap smear. I was the type of person who was too busy, worked for a corporation, and thought that cancer would not affect me. Therefore, I did not have my yearly exam with my OBGYN. I felt my career was more important than my health.
In February of 1995 I decided to go away for a week to visit my parents in Florida. I had not been feeling well, but I chalked it up as stress and went anyway. Unfortunately I became very ill during my vacation. I went for tests and I was told that I had strep throat and mono (not a fun vacation). …read the rest of this entry»
