Cervical Cancer and its prevention:
What you should know
What you should know
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Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide in women under 45. If you have ever had a sexual relationship you may be at risk of cervical cancer – whatever your age or family history, and regardless of the number of partners you have had.
The good news is that great progress is being made in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer.
What causes cervical cancer?
The main cause of cervical cancer is a virus. Scientists have proven that virtually all cervical cancer is caused by certain types of a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV).
How is HPV spread?
HPV is spread through sex, and even sometimes during intimate genital skin-to-skin contact. Therefore, every woman who has ever been sexually active, regardless of age, is at risk of catching it. In fact, three quarters of sexually active women will be infected with HPV at some time in their lives.
Condoms are very effective against sexually transmitted diseases. However, they do not offer full protection against HPV, as the skin immediately around the genital area can also carry the virus.
What can be done?
Now, vaccination against cervical cancer is available. Vaccination can protect against two major cancer-causing strains of HPV, and may be something you wish to discuss. We offer the vaccination at The Frater Clinic. It is an injection in the upper arm. Naturally, we continue to offer cervical screening and breast checks.
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide in women under 45. If you have ever had a sexual relationship you may be at risk of cervical cancer – whatever your age or family history, and regardless of the number of partners you have had.
The good news is that great progress is being made in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer.
What causes cervical cancer?
The main cause of cervical cancer is a virus. Scientists have proven that virtually all cervical cancer is caused by certain types of a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV).
How is HPV spread?
HPV is spread through sex, and even sometimes during intimate genital skin-to-skin contact. Therefore, every woman who has ever been sexually active, regardless of age, is at risk of catching it. In fact, three quarters of sexually active women will be infected with HPV at some time in their lives.
Condoms are very effective against sexually transmitted diseases. However, they do not offer full protection against HPV, as the skin immediately around the genital area can also carry the virus.
What can be done?
Now, vaccination against cervical cancer is available. Vaccination can protect against two major cancer-causing strains of HPV, and may be something you wish to discuss. We offer the vaccination at The Frater Clinic. It is an injection in the upper arm. Naturally, we continue to offer cervical screening and breast checks.
To make an appointment, please telephone 07801 925 724 (from outside the UK, call +44 (0) 7801 925 724) or Email: [email protected].
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