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1. Occurs on average in 13,000 women each year in the U.S

2. Of which 4100 deaths occur

3. Incidence of cervical cancer in women has fallen by 45%

4. Mortality(death)rate of cervical cancer in women has fallen by 49%

5. Main cancerous cause of death in many developing countries

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Radiation therapy

Surgery

Chemotherapy

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cryosurgery

cauterisation

laser surgery

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X-rays

CT scan

MRI scan

Pet scan

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4. Early stage detection (precancerous changes detecions)

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4. Early stage detection (precancerous changes detecions)

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Pap smear - samples cervix tissue

Pelvic exams

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There are treatment options but each option depends on the earliness of the detection of the cancer and size of tumor

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Avoid engaging in early sexual contact

Avoid engaging in sex with many different sexual partners

Avoid smoking

avoid taking birth control pills

Take a vaccine that is available to prevent HPV infection

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There are many ways to prevent early contact with Cervical cancer

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Human Papillomavirus ( HPV ) infection

Many sexual partners

Smoking

Taking birth control pills

Early sexual contact

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There are 5 common risk factors and causes of cervical cancer

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abnormal vaginal bleeding

increased vaginal discharge

Bleeding after going trough menopause

Pain during sex

Pelvic pain

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There are 5 main symptoms/signs of cervical cancer

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"A malignant tumour of the cervix, the lowermost part of the uterus"