Cervical cancer is regarded as the most preventable cancer in women since the death rate of cervical cancer has steadily dropped by over 50 percent in the last few years. There have been commendable developments in the field of screening test which helps in determining whether a woman is affected by the HPV virus which leads to cervical cancer in most women. Your gynaecologist can recommend you a host of easy tests which can detect instances of cervical cancer.
How much time does it take to develop cervical cancer?
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It takes much time to develop cervical cancer. It normally takes some years, typically a decade altogether for a healthy cervical cell for developing into a cancerous one. It is important to consult with the doctor and find out and treat the pre-cancerous cells in order to prevent cervical cancer development. Early detection is the key. Be aware and stay safe.
Cervical cancer has prominent and evident symptoms
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Cervical cancer doesn?t generally show any symptom initially, and you will only be able to understand the problem when it?s too late. The symptoms may include irregular bleeding from the vagina, vaginal discharge with an odour, frequent and painful urination or pain while having intercourse which may point to general urinary infection but might be actually due to the cancerous growth. It is important to go through different screening tests which can detect cervical cancer much before the cancer is developing to the nearby cells.
Cervical cancer starts developing right from when the cells in the cervix start changing.
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In most cases, it is found that cervical cancer is caused when the cervical cells start altering for becoming pre-cancerous. Thus, it is important to detect those cells and treat them before they turn cancerous. There are different ways in which a gynaecologist can eliminate the pre-cancerous cells including manual removal of the affected tissue or destroying them with laser treatment. Pap test is the most effective way of treating cervical cancer, and it checks the cervical cells if they have already become precancerous.
There are different risk factors for cervical cancer which can be controlled efficiently.
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When it comes to the risk factors of cervical cancers, there are many which can be controlled by you. If you are in the habit of smoking, you are actually at a double risk of having cervical cancer. There are numerous studies conducted across the world which have shown that tobacco and its by-products can trigger the development of cancer. Other risk factors are a weak immune system, having a pregnancy before the age of 17 and long-term usage of the contraceptive pill. Although there are some conditions which are beyond your control, you should try to regulate your lifestyle in order to steer clear of cervical cancer.
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