1 woman is killed every 2 minutes

Every 2 minutes in the world woman , it is losing its life due to this cancer type. 490 thousand women each year cervical cancer is recognized. This means more than 1300 new cases per day. Memorial Service Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology OP. Dr. Mehtap Şentürk Çiçek gave information about cervical cancer treatment.

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Post-intercourse hemorrhage, vaginal bleeding outside the normal range, usually odorless and dark discharge, bleeding during menopause, and abdominal pain may indicate cervical cancer. Cancer of the uterus may not give symptoms early on. Rarely, even in advanced cases, cancer can be detected by chance.

Care must be taken to be monogamous

Polygamy, the onset of sexual contact before the age of 20, viral and bacterial infections, high number of deliveries, smoking, lack of C and A vitamins, low socioeconomic status, uncircumcised cortisone, AIDS , the patient's immune system pressure, such as cancer, is the cause of cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer is caused by virus called HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) in 85% of cases. About 300 types of HPV are available. HPV can cause genital wart formation. Vaccination in the prevention of cervical cancer has gained importance in recent years. Vaccine; HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18 prevent pre-cancer lesions and genital warts. The duration of cervical cancer vaccination is 5 years. The age of vaccination abroad is 9-26. For example, a 10 year old girl who is vaccinated will probably be unprotected after 5 years. Turkey in terms of sexual intercourse age, this age range may vary due to late for our country than abroad. However, it should not be forgotten that the age interval in which the vaccination is most effective is the adolescence period. Particularly, it is recommended to vaccinate immunocompromised persons, cortisone users, immunocompromised patients and HPV-risk groups. While vaccination is not recommended for pregnant women, it can be done during breastfeeding.

Make your checks regularly

Another point that should not be forgotten is; the risk of cervical cancer in vaccinated individuals is not completely reset. For this reason, screening tests should be continued with smear and colposcopy, if necessary, to detect possible cell changes in the cervix. It is recommended after smear in 6 months or once a year, after vaccination. In women who have regular gynecological checkups, the cancer of the cervix can be caught and treated very early.