Facts About Cancer Of The Cervix Cervical cancer is cancer of the part of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina In South Africa, about 400 women diagnosed with cervical cancer each year The disease caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which is transmitted sexually Will the disease detected in an […]
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HPV Infection
Facts About HPV Infections HPV infection can lead to condyloma (genital warts), cervical cancer, penile cancer, colorectal cancer, and cancer almond 80% of sexually active will in their lives have had an HPV infection HPV is sexually transmitted The vast majority of infections disappear all by itself and causes no illness […]
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Facts In South Africa offered vaccine against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for free as part of the childhood immunization program Vaccination can reduce the number of cervical cancer cases The vaccine be given to girls before they become sexually active The offer is voluntary Free vaccination Vaccination against human papiloma ‘HPV vaccination’ is […]
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Facts about Cervical Samples Women between 23-65 years offered cervical cancer screening The study consists in a cell sample from the cervix taken by gynecological examination The study offered every 3 or 5 years, depending on the woman’s age The sample may show normal cells or cell changes By cellular changes […]
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Facts About Cell Changes and Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is deleted from the lower part of the uterus and is due to infection with HPV virus Treatment for cervical cancer are surgery or radiation therapy in more advanced cases Cervical cancer can be prevented by HPV vaccination, forming part of […]
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Facts Cervical Cancer and HPV Cervical cancer is deleted from the lower part of the uterus and is due to infection with HPV virus Treatment for cervical cancer are surgery or radiation therapy in more advanced cases Cervical cancer can be prevented by HPV vaccination, forming part of the national vaccination […]
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