Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Today we celebrate the Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. We will be talking about cervical cancer, what are the symptoms, how does it happen to be able to avoid. Women should be aware of this cancer for prevention.

Cervical Cancer is known to be a malignant cancer. It occurs when cells became abnormal on the cervix and unusual changes happen. The cervix is known to be the neck of the uterus; it is the narrow portion of the uterus that joins through the top end of the vagina. It is rarely called “cervix uteri”. Cervical Cancer is curable when it is known before time. It can be known through a Pap test.

The virus called Human papillomavirus (HPV) mostly causes cervical cancer. The HPV is catch through sexual contact with someone who has it. Having a regular Pap tests is very important for the HPV stays in the body for years. Pap test is made to look for cells of the cervix for examination if there are some changes. These changes may lead to cervical cancer. If these changes of cell are to be treated cervical cancer will be prevented.

The symptoms of cervical cancer include the following situations:

• The abnormal bleeding of vagina, or unexplained changes of menstrual cycle.
• Bleeding in contact with the cervix, such as during the intercourse.
• Feeling pain during the intercourse.
• Having tinged blood during vaginal discharge.

In the advance stage of cervical cancer may include: loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, pelvic pain, back pain, leg pain, single swollen leg, heavy bleeding from the vagina, leaking of urine or faeces from the vagina, and bone fractures.

Be aware that cervical cancer can be prevented if it is caught at the very early. Protect your children for having cancer. Do a regular Pap test to prevent cancer of the cervix. There is also HPV vaccine that is effective against two strains of HPV that is mostly leading to cervical cancer.