Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers‚ yet still remains the world’s third leading cancer killer in woman. All women are at risk for cervical cancer‚ and there is a higher occurrence in women over age thirty. Prevalence is much higher in countries with poor healthcare and poor economics in comparison to the United States. Research has been done and shows there is a genetic link for cervical cancer. Genetic testing can be beneficial at further assessing a women’s
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CERVICAL CANCER Cervical cancer is a disease in which cancer cells develop in the tissues of the cervix. Cancer is not just one disease but a group of diseases that have in common the uncontrolled growth cells. A collection of any abnormal cells are known as a tumor. Cancer is diagnosed when a tumor is found to be spreadable. There are no signs or symptoms in the early stage of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is very slow growing cancer and when caught early it can be treated successfully. When
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CERVICAL CANCER Cervical Cancer Jonathan MacNayr Cape Cod Community College Cervical Cancer I chose to do my research paper on Cervical Cancer. I did this because this is the disease that took the life of my fiancés mother. It has been to my understanding that this would mean she is at a higher risk for this disease. I have put together five questions that I would like to research on the topic to give myself a further understanding of the potential dangers of Cervical Cancer. These questions
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Cervical cancer is the second common cancer in women. Cervical cancer is a sexually transmitted disease caused by human papillovirus ‚ or also known as HPV. Some people may not experience any cervical cancer symptoms. There are several risk factors that may increase the risk such as having multiple partners. Having sex at an early age may also increase the risk of HPV. Sexual transmitted diseases such as Chlamydia‚ gonorrhea‚ and cigarette smoking can also cause cervical cancer. There are treatments
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Cervical Cancer Disease of Women Jennifer Daniel Science/162 Principle of Health and Wellness April 14‚ 2013 Christopher Sites Cervical Cancer Disease of Women We live in a world where we have many diseases that women have to battle. The third most deadly one that women can face is cervical cancer. In 2012‚ more than 12‚000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer. Most will be younger than 55. (NCI-The national Cancer Institution-website) This is so hard
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appointment with her.. My cervical cancer vaccine. (if it has a name‚ I’m sorry‚ I don’t know it. Hahaha) I had my first shot of the vaccine last May 22. Dr. David told me that time to spread the news about the increasing rate of deaths from cervical cancer. According to what I’ve read in the small flyer I got from Dr. David’s clinic‚ approximately 80% of women population acquires cervical cancer some time in their lives. Everyday‚ about 12 Filipino women die from cervical cancer and for five years
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Module Code: BMC224 Title of Assignment: Cervical Cancer Student’s Name: LIM ZHEN KIAN Matrix Number: BBSH 13091436 Study Year: 1 Semester: 2 Submission Date: 2 June 2014 Table of Content Introduction Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. Yet‚ because of poor access to screening and treatment services‚ the vast majority of deaths occur in women living in low and middle income countries. Cervical cancer develops in the thin layer of cells called
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CANCER RISK FACTORS: * Human papilloma virus infection * Smoking * Immunosuppression * Chlamydia infection * Diet * Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) * Intrauterine device use * Multiple full-term pregnancies * Young age at the first full-term pregnancy * Poverty * Diethylstilbestrol (DES) * Family history of cervical cancer PREVENTION Testing (screening) * Regular Pap test * Pelvic exam * Condoms and HPV * Don’t smoke
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Extract as Anti-neoplastic Agent against Human Papilloma Virus Related Cervical Neoplasms Problem: Is the Lubi-lubi extract a potent anti-neoplastic agent against HPV related cervical neoplasms? Specific Problems: 1. What stage in the maturity of the deadly nightshade fruit is most efficient as an anti-neoplastic agent? 2. What concentration of the extract is most efficient against HPV related cervical neoplasms? 3. What are the implications by the study should
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incidence and 27% of deaths due to this disease world-wide. This disease is truly a scourge for our countrywomen. Cervical cancer can be detected in early or pre-invasive stages with the help of screening‚ thus greatly reducing the morbidity and mortality. In developed countries with an organized Pap’s smear screening program on a national level‚ the incidence and mortality from cervical cancer has been dramatically reduced. However‚ screening of all women in India is likely to remain an unrealized goal
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