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Cervical Cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Early Screening & Vaccination is a key strategy to decline the number of deaths. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a major oncogenic risk factor which causes such type of cancer in women. HPVs are high risk factors that cause warts to appear on different parts of the skin or around genital organs. Young women are more exposed to this virus as compared to older women. Women who have healthy immune systems are less exposed to such type of infections but every year thousands of women are affected by this virus which leads to cancer. There are various types of HPVs, but type 16 & 18 records the most cases of cervical cancer. There are no signs & symptoms in the early stages, but begin to appear in the later stages. Regular screening & Pap smears can detect early signs of cervical cancer. This action plays a vital role in preventing the cause to spread. For some women, both HPV test & Pap test are preferred as a part of the screening. If the tests come out with abnormal results, women should go for a complete evaluation involving colposcopy procedure.
In line with Cervical Cancer Awareness month, following points highlight the importance of screening & what more can be done in order to increase the awareness of the disease amongst women:
Screening plays a pivotal role in detecting changes in the cervix cells.
helps in early diagnosis of the symptoms which can be treated.
Women should receive scheduled screening & Pap Tests in order to prevent the early symptoms turn into a cancer.
In order to have scheduled Pap Tests, Women should consider her age & medical history:-
Women below the age of 21 should not go for Pap tests.
Women ages 21-29 should have Pap tests every 3 years.
Women who are in the age 30-65 should undergo both Pap Tests & HPV Test every 5 years.
Women who face abnormal Pap smear should go for further testing. This testing includes repeat Pap smear or colposcopy. This testing will provide a closer look of the cervix.
Despite all the above strategies, not all women are able to reap its advantages. Still a lot of awareness is required to prevent such virus from spreading. Let’s join hands & fight this disease with regular screening, Pap tests, HPV Screening, HPV Vaccine. Overcome the barriers to cervical cancer with regular Follow-Ups. Make your mark against Cervical Cancer!
