Cervical Cancer – Fact Sheet

1. Cervical cancer = Cancer of mouth of the uterus

2. Caused by HPV (virus) – sexually transmitted (From human to human)

3. Deadly cancer.

  •   Presents with heavy/intermittent bleeding, bleeding after sexual activity/after menopause.
  •   Foul smelling vaginal discharge

4. 100% preventable cancer.

  •   Monogamous relation, use of condoms – to decrease the risk of HPV infection
  •   Pap test: early detection
  •   HPV vaccine – to fight in case HPV enters your body
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