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Cervical Cancer
What you need to know about
Cervical Cancer
What is a Cervix?
It is the neck of the uterus, it plays an important role in allowing fluids to pass between the uterus(womb) and vagina.
What Cervical Cancer?
Cancer that forms within the cervix. It is usually a slow-growing cancer that may not have any apparent symptoms initially
Cervical cancer has a tendency to move from its point of origin and travel to other body organs, this process is called Metastasis. Common body parts to which cervical cancer can spread are;
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Lymph nodes.
- The space between the hip bones
(pelvis)
- Tummy (abdomen)
- Liver
- Lungs
- Bones
Risk Factors
There is no known cause of cervical cancer, however, there are some risk factors associated with it:
H.P.V -
Persistent infection with high-risk types of Human Papilloma Virus (H.P.V) increases the chances of having cervical cancer.
Weak immune system -
This can lower the body's ability to fight HPV infection and other diseases. HPV infections are more likely to be persistent and progress to cancer in people who are immuno compromised(e.g people living with HIV & AIDS).
Early sexual debut -
The risk is higher in people who become sexually active at an early age and in those who have had multiple sexual partners.
Smoking
Diet
Unhealthy eating habits
