What it is cervical cancer (cervical cancer)

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Cervical cancer is cancer that occurs when there
are cells in the neck of the uterus or the
cervix that are not normal, and continues to grow
with no control. Abnormal cells that can develop
quickly resulting in a tumor on the cervix.
Malignant tumors will grow so the causes and
symptoms of cervical cancer.
The neck of the uterus alone is the organ that is
shaped like a cylindrical tube. Its function is
to connect the vagina with the uterus. This
cancer is one of the types of cancer that occur
most commonly on women around the world.
However, the test of pap smear routinely can help
determine the presence of cancer of the cervix
early. Cervical cancer often can be cured if
found early. In addition, there are several
methods for controlling the Signs and symptoms
of cervical cancer, which makes the numbers of
cervical cancer cases decreases.
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How umumkah cervical cancer (cervical
cancer)? Cervical cancer is very common in all
over the world. According to the records of the
World Health organization or WHO, cervical
cancer is a type of cancer number four that most
often affects women. Further, the WHO also
observed that the treatment of cervical cancer is
greater in developing countries than in
developed countries. In Indonesia, the Ministry
of Health even noted that cervical cancer is
ranked second for the type of cancer the most
common cancer after breast cancer. Every year,
there are about 40,000 new cases of cervical
cancer were detected in women .
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• This condition can occur in patients with any
  age. However, increasing age, a person's risk of
  experiencing cancer of the cervix the large.
• Cervical cancer can be treated with reduce
  fator-risk factors. Discuss with doctor for more
  information.
• Signs symptoms
• What are the traits and symptoms of cervical
  cancer (cervical cancer)?
• At an early stage, women with early cervical
  cancer and pre-cancer will not experience
  symptoms. This is because cervical cancer does
  not show Signs and symptoms of cancer until a
  tumor is formed. The Tumor could then push organs
  around and interfere with healthy cells.
  Symptoms of cervical cancer can be characterized
  by the following traits.
• Bleeding that is not reasonable from the vagina.
  For example bleeding when You are not
  menstruation, menstruation, bleeding after or
  during sex, after menopause, after defecation,
  or after a pelvic examination.
• The menstrual cycle is so irregular.
• Pain in the pelvic (lower abdomen).
• Pain during sex or having sex.
• The pain in the lumbar (lower back) or legs.
• Body limp and tired easily.
• Weight decreased when not on a diet.
• Loss of appetite.
• Vaginal discharge that is not normal, such as
  smelling or accompanied by blood.
• One of the legs to swell.

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There are some other conditions, such as
infection, which can lead to various traits of
cancer of the cervix. However, whatever the
causes and signs of cancer, You should still
visit a doctor to get that checked out. Ignore
the possible symptoms of cervical cancer will
only make the condition deteriorate and lose the
chance of effective treatment. Better yet, don't
wait until the symptoms of cervical cancer
appear. The best way to take care of sex by
doing a pap smear test and pelvic exam regularly
to the gynecologist. Chances are there signs and
symptoms of cervical cancer not mentioned above.
If You have concerns about a particular symptom,
please consult with Your doctor.
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When should I see a doctor? If You show some of
the signs or symptoms of cervical cancer in the
above or other questions, please consult with
Your doctor. The body of each person is
different. Always consult to the doctor to
handle Your health condition and see any of the
traits of cancer of the cervix. But, actually
all the women (especially married or sexually
active) should be to the doctor to check and get
the HPV vaccine. No need to wait until the
emerging traits of cervical cancer to seek
medical help. Women aged above 40 years are also
strongly advised to see a doctor and perform pap
smear tests regularly. Because, as you get older
You are more prone to this cancer. While You may
not feel a variety of symptoms and treatment of
cervical cancer that have already started to
attack. The cause
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What is the cause of cervical cancer (cervical
cancer)? Almost all cases of cervical cancer
caused by human papillomavirus or abbreviated to
HPV. There are more than one hundred types of
HPV, but so far there are only roughly 13 types
of viruses that can cause cervical cancer. The
Virus is often transmitted through sexual
intercourse. In a woman's body, this virus
produces two types of proteins, namely E6 and E7.
The second protein is dangerous because it can
turn off specific genes in a woman's body that
play a role in stopping the development of
tumors. Both of these proteins also trigger the
growth of cells of the uterine wall aggressively.
Cell growth that is not reasonable this
eventually leads to gene change (also called as
gene mutation). Mutation of the gene is then be
the cause of cervical cancer treatment develop
in the body.
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Some types of HPV do not cause any symptoms at
all. However, some types can cause genital
warts, and some can cause cervical cancer. Only a
doctor can diagnose and ascertain how the
dangers of the type of HPV that You are
experiencing. Two derivatives of the HPV virus
(HPV 16 and HPV 18) is known to play a role in
70 of cases of cervical cancer. Types of HPV
infection does not cancer causes and symptoms,
so many women are not aware they have the
infection. In fact, most adult women actually
ever be home HPV at some time in their
lives. HPV can be easily found through a pap
smear test. This is why pap smear tests are very
important to prevent cervical cancer. A pap smear
test is able to detect a difference in cervical
cells before they turn into cancer. If You handle
changes in the cell, You can protect yourself
from cervical cancer.