Cervical cancer is a cancer that forms in the tissues of the cervix. It is usually a slowgrowing cancer that may not have symptoms but can be detected through screening tests. The etiology of cervical cancer is associated to the human papillomavirus infection hpv, sexually transmitted as well as the interaction among several risk factors. Control integral del cancer cervicouterino iris paho home. Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control.
However, in early cervical cancer, it is more commonly used as extra treatment after surgery for patients at highest risk for recurrence of their cancersuch as when the tumor. It is usually found at a very early stage through a pap test. Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Radiation therapy also called radiotherapy uses highenergy radiation to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. Informed consent for hpv vaccination can be another communication opportunity to educate parents and girls. Radiation therapy can be an effective treatment for earlystage cervical cancers. Etiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and future vaccines article pdf available in asian pacific journal of cancer prevention. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into thevagina.
Cervical cancer can often be found early, and sometimes even prevented entirely, by having regular pap tests. Cervical cancer united states pdf ppt case reports. Providing cervical cancer information to older women and mothers of the girls being offered vaccination is a potential way to involve parents. Unos causan cancer, otros causan verrugas vaginales, y otros no causan ningun problema. Cervical cancer can often be successfully treated when its found early. Cuando ya esta avanzado puede producir sangrado o secrecion vaginal. Worldwidely, cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women.
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