1. About 10,000 Russians every year are diagnosed cervical cancer . On average, the disease found in two out of every 100 cancer patients. But in the group of women under 35 years it is the second most common type of tumor.
2. The main reason for the development of cervical cancer It is human papillomavirus ( HPV - Human Papillomavirus). There are many types HPV And some cause the appearance of genital warts. But these warts themselves are not the cause of cervical cancer .
3. Human papillomavirus It is transmitted from person to person through sexual contact.
4. In patients with cervical cancer in the past it was usually infection HPV . However, most women who are infected human papillomavirus It does not develop cervical cancer .
5. According to the Association of Cancer Research UK, women who smoke cervical cancer It is more common than in non-smokers.
6. The use of oral contraceptives may increase the risk of developing the disease, although these pills should, in theory, to protect against ovarian cancer.
7. Women with weakened immune systems are also more likely to fall ill cervical cancer . At risk are those who have a large number of children.
8. Doctors recommend that women undergo regular checkups to detect abnormalities of the cervix. Early treatment will prevent the development of these abnormalities in cancer and save lives. At an early stage of the disease the chances of survival are high, but the advanced stage prognosis is extremely poor. That is why it is important to have regular gynecological check.
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