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Cervical Health
Awareness Month
January Health
awareness is Cervical Health Awareness. According to
the American Cancer Society, 3,870 mothers, daughters,
and wives will die from cervical cancer in 2008. Over
11,000 new cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed by
year's end.
The most important
risk factor in developing cervical cancer is human
papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Although most HPV
infections do not cause cervical cancer, nearly all
cervical cancers (99%) are related to HPV, according
to the American
Cancer Society. HPV infections are common, but some
strains can cause dangerous changes in the cells of the
cervix that can lead to the development of cervical
cancer. Additional risk factors include smoking, poor
diet, family history, and not getting an annual pap
test.
Signs of
cervical cancer include:
·
Abnormal
bleeding between period
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Vaginal
discharge that has a foul smell or unusual in color
Cervical cancer is
preventable when it is detected early. Regular pap tests
can find changes in the cervix before
cancer
develops. It can also find early cervical cancer in its
most curable stage. Remember as I always say, education
is the key and always consult your doctor for any health
related issues or questions. These are health tips to
improve your life.
Thank you,
Fannie W. Jones,
Medical Ministry Pres.
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