How to Prevent Cervical Cancer

Lately it has been a huge increase of cancer in women but Cervical Cancer is starting to become more widespread and not many women understand what it is or how to prevent it.

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1. Lately it has been a huge increase of cancer in women but Cervical Cancer is starting to become more widespread and not many women understand what it is or how to prevent it.

2. Although abnormal cells may go away there is still a possibility that later in life they will appear again or show up as cancer so it is very important that you get annual pap smears .
   You should also ask your doctor about the new HPV vaccine that can protect you against some strains that cause cancer.
   you should not smoke this will increase your chances of cervical cancer
   Also practicing safe sex will help prevent you catching HPV
   The signs of Cervical Cancer are bleeding after sex,discharge/spotting , or abnormal vaginal bleeding

3. Getting pap smears are the best way to find abnormal cells , you can also combine a pap smear with an HPV test getting them done at the same time this will show you if you have a high risk type of HPV if you do have it.In some women the test may show that they have a low risk and if so they will be advised to have a follow-up visit to get a colposcopy(this is when a magnifying instrument is used to view and biopsy abnormal cells .
   
   For treatment precancerous cells can be removed with LEEP biopsy (loop electrosurgical excision procedures) with this an electrified loop is used to remove cancerous cells .
   A Cone biopsy is similar , this is when a cone shaped wedge is removed from the cervix .
   If you have full cervical cancer you may require a radical hysterectomy and radiation with or without chemotherapy.

[jull14]

on 7/19/2009 Excellent article many of us should write article as inspiring as yours. I always love to read article that can help me live better and this is one of this article, thanks so much for sharing. This article is very clear and provided easy steps to follow. Thanks

[Rachellewms]

on 2/3/2009 Good Work here on how to prevent cervical cancer. Very prudent info. 5 Stars!

[jaredsgirl]

on 1/28/2009 All of us women need to know this. Thanks so much for sharing! 5*

[shewolf52002]

on 1/20/2009 Good tips that all women should listen to.

[gatunibi]

on 1/16/2009 I used the vaccine. I come from a country where Cervical Cancer is the number one killer in women! Take care of yourselves to be able to take care of your families! 5*