Attention to 5 symptoms of cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is known as the second most life-threatening type of cancer in women in the world and in our country. Early diagnosis is also vital in this type of cancer. Therefore, it is necessary to have regular examinations and smear tests to catch lesions before cancer occurs. Regular follow-up and controls play an important role in the fight against cervical cancer. From Memorial Diyarbakir Hospital Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department Dr. Özgül Kafadar gave information about cervical cancer, its symptoms and treatment options.

It is also seen at a young age

According to data from the World Health Organization, 500,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed worldwide every year, and 250,000 women die of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is a health problem, especially in underdeveloped countries. Cervical cancer, which usually occurs around the age of 30-50, has also started to be seen in young women in recent years. Although breast cancer ranks first among the most common cancers in women, cervical cancer is ahead of breast cancer due to its life-threatening feature.

Important risk factors for HPV and smoking

The most important risk factor for the development of cervical cancer is HPV. It has been determined that some types of this virus, which has more than 100 types, play a role in the development of cancer. HPV is transmitted sexually. It may cause genital warts as well as no findings. In addition, smoking is an important cause for cervical cancer as in all cancers.

Symptoms of cervical cancer:

1. Bleeding after sexual intercourse
2. Extraordinary bleeding

3.Blood flow

1. Ronk and bad smelly discharge
2. Waist and groin pain

PAP Smear test is effective in controlling the disease

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that can be controlled by regular examination and screening programs and can be treated when diagnosed early. Today, the most common method used in screening for this cancer is the PAP smear test. With the smear test, which every woman with active sexual life should have once a year, abnormal structures that have not yet turned into cancer in the cervix but are preliminary lesions of cancer are detected and the patient is fully recovered. In addition to the smear test, HPV screening test is also of great importance in terms of preventing cancer development.

Controls should not be neglected

All women with active sex life should have smear tests at intervals recommended by their doctor. Tests should not be disrupted during menopause. After the age of 65, if the patient has at least three normal smear test results until then, smear tests can be terminated with the knowledge of her doctor. In addition, if there is a suspicious condition in the smear test, further examinations are required.

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