Cervical cancer (cervix) is a type of cancer that most attacking women in Indonesia. Similarly, as disclosed Dr. Didid Tjindarbumi and Dr. Rukmi Mangunkusumo, author of the article "Cancer in Indonesia, Present and Future" published in Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology.
To prevent this deadly disease, identify five facts about cervical cancer:
1. HPV virus is the cause of cervical cancer
TRUE. HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) types 16 and 18 is the main cause in 70% cases of cervical cancer in the world.
2. HPV virus is not contagious
WRONG. HPV virus can be spread through sexual contact, especially for those who do so at a very young age.
3. The risk of cervical cancer will be little, if we are living a healthy life and not changing partners
WRONG. Any woman at risk for cervical cancer, regardless of age and lifestyle.
4. Vaginal discharge and pelvic pain is a symptom of cervical cancer
TRUE. Besides both symptoms, cervical cancer is also accompanied by bleeding per vagina and can not urinate. Unfortunately, most HPV infections occur without symptoms.
5. Only a Pap smear can detect cervical cancer
WRONG. Detecting cervical cancer can be done through a Pap smear and VIA (Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid). What's the difference? A Pap smear is an examination of cells taken from the cervix and examined under a microscope to see any changes or not. IVA is an examination with a direct view of the cervix that has been given a solution of acetic acid yield of 3-5%. (*)
To prevent this deadly disease, identify five facts about cervical cancer:
1. HPV virus is the cause of cervical cancer
TRUE. HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) types 16 and 18 is the main cause in 70% cases of cervical cancer in the world.
2. HPV virus is not contagious
WRONG. HPV virus can be spread through sexual contact, especially for those who do so at a very young age.
3. The risk of cervical cancer will be little, if we are living a healthy life and not changing partners
WRONG. Any woman at risk for cervical cancer, regardless of age and lifestyle.
4. Vaginal discharge and pelvic pain is a symptom of cervical cancer
TRUE. Besides both symptoms, cervical cancer is also accompanied by bleeding per vagina and can not urinate. Unfortunately, most HPV infections occur without symptoms.
5. Only a Pap smear can detect cervical cancer
WRONG. Detecting cervical cancer can be done through a Pap smear and VIA (Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid). What's the difference? A Pap smear is an examination of cells taken from the cervix and examined under a microscope to see any changes or not. IVA is an examination with a direct view of the cervix that has been given a solution of acetic acid yield of 3-5%. (*)
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