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2nd
most common type of cancer in women 500,000 new cases and 250,000 deaths each year worlwide Almost 80% of cases occur in low-income countries
In the Philippines In 2009, Philippine Cancer Facts and Estimates recorded that 12 women die of cervical cancer every day five out of 10 women suffering from the cancer may die within five years
Human
Strains 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, and 51 16 and 18 : most common
Sexual contact
Incubation Period
- Varies according to individual - Usually 10 to 20 years
Women
who:
have had sexual intercourse and children at a young age have multiple sexual partners have weakened immune system (HIV-infected) smoke tobacco with history of Cervical Cancer in the family are sexually active
Early stage: Abnormal vaginal bleeding between periods, after intercourse or after menopause Foul-smelling vaginal discharge (pale, watery, brown or bloody) Periods that become heavier and last longer than usual
Advanced stage:
Back
pain Bone pain or fractures Fatigue Leaking of urine or feces from vagina Leg pain Loss of appetite Pelvic pain Single swollen leg Weight loss
Health
Education and awareness-raising to reduce high-risk sexual behaviors Implementation of locally appropriate strategies to change behavior Efforts to discourage tobacco use, including smoking (which is a known risk factor for cervical and other cancers). Vaccination
Bivalent vaccine 0, 1, 6 month dosing schedule For HPV Type 16 & 18 For female ages 10 to 25
Quadrivalent vaccine 0, 2, 6 month dosing schedule For HPV Type 6, 11, 16, 18 For male and female, 9 to 26 years old
Organized
Loop
Palliative
Care
Precancerous
conditions can be completely cured when followed up and treated properly. 5-year survival rate for cancer that has spread to the inside of the cervix walls but not outside the cervix area