Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer & Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

What are the risk factors for developing cancer as a result of HPV? Smoking Having numerous sexual partners without using protection Being infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Suppression of the immune system due to some other cause, such as transplant or lack of follow-up for pap smears What are possible symptoms of HPV? [...]

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All About HPV & Gardasil — A College Girl’s Guide

By Shobha S. Krishnan, M.D. Author of The HPV Vaccine Controversy The introduction of the HPV vaccine, Gardasil, has been accompanied by healthy doses of both good and bad news. The good news is that the vaccine’s arrival has brought the virus into the spotlight by giving it the press it deserves. But the bad [...]

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Cervical Cancer: Exams & Tests

As with all cancers, early diagnosis is key to successful treatment and cure. Treating precancerous changes that affect only the surface of a small part of the cervix is much more likely to be successful than treating invasive cancer that affects a large portion of the cervix and has spread to other tissues. The most [...]

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Cervical Cancer: Symptoms

Precancerous changes and early cancers of the cervix generally do not cause pain or other symptoms. It is important not to wait to feel pain before seeing a doctor. When the disease gets worse, women may notice one or more of these symptoms: Abnormal vaginal bleeding Bleeding that occurs between regular menstrual periods Bleeding after [...]

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Cervical Cancer: Risk Factors & Causes

Doctors cannot always explain why one woman develops cervical cancer and another does not. However, we do know that a woman with certain risk factors may be more likely than others to develop cervical cancer. A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of developing a disease. Studies have found a number of [...]

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