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*WHAT IS CERVICAL CANCER?*

Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the va**na.

Cervical cancer can often be successfully treated when it is found early through a Pap test

*CAUSES OF CERVICAL CANCER*?

Cervical cancer is mostly caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV), which can be gotten by having s*xual contact with someone who has it. Although, it is not all types of HPV causes Cervical cancer.

Some of them cause ge***al warts, but other types may not cause any symptoms.

Many adults have been infected with HPV at one time or the other, but the infection usually goes away on its own. Sometimes it can cause ge***al warts or lead to cervical cancer. This why it's important for women to have regular Pap tests.

A Pap test can find changes in cervical cells before they turn into cancer. If you treat these cell changes, you may prevent cervical cancer.

*SYMPTOMS OF CERVICAL CANCER*?

1. Abnormal va**nal bleeding such as bleeding between menstrual periods, after s*x, or after menopause.

2. Pain in the lower belly or pelvis.

3. Pain during s*xual in*******se.

4. Abnormal va**nal discharge

5. Bleeding after going through menopause

6. Longer or heavier menstrual periods than usual

*DIAGNOSIS OF CERVICAL CANCER*

1. Cervical cancer can be diagnosed using a Pap smear or other procedures that sample the cervix tissue.

2. X-rays, CT scan, MRI, and a PET scan is usually used to determine the stage of cervical cancer.

You can get vaccine too.

*CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION*

1. The Pap test is the best way to find cervical cell changes that can lead to cervical cancer. Regular Pap tests almost always show these cell changes before they turn into cancer. This may help prevent cervical cancer.

2. The virus that causes cervical cancer is spread through s*xual contact. The best way to avoid getting a s*xually transmitted infection is to not have s*x. If you do have s*x, practice safer s*x, such as using condoms and limiting the number of s*x partners you have.

3. If you are age 26 or younger, you can get the HPV vaccine, which protects against types of HPV that cause most cases of cervical cancer.

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