Empowering Women Against Cervical Cancer
By: Ma. Rachel Roxas Yapchiongco
Philippine Online Chronicle
What is cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is malignant neoplasm of cervical area. The cervix is the lower portion of the uterus connecting the upper vagina to the uterus. It may manifest through vaginal bleeding, however, there may be an absence of symptoms until the cancer is in its advanced stages.
As cervical cancer progresses, a woman may experience the following signs and symptoms:
In 2008, the Department of Health (DOH), along with other civic organizations, launched May as the Cervical Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month.
Cervical cancer is best prevented throughproper knowledge and understanding of the disease. Living a healthy lifestyle is the best defense against any cancer.
Women should make it a priority to get regular screening to detect HPV-related diseases once becoming sexually active every two to three years before reaching age of thirty. Screening should be done every year after that.
By: Ma. Rachel Roxas Yapchiongco
Philippine Online Chronicle
What is cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is malignant neoplasm of cervical area. The cervix is the lower portion of the uterus connecting the upper vagina to the uterus. It may manifest through vaginal bleeding, however, there may be an absence of symptoms until the cancer is in its advanced stages.
As cervical cancer progresses, a woman may experience the following signs and symptoms:
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
- fatigue
- pelvic pain
- back pain
- leg pain or single swollen leg
- abnormal vaginal bleeding, including bleeding after sexual intercourse
- pain during sexual intercourse (this may be common and not always related to cervical cancer)
- leaking of urine or feces from the vagina
- heavy vaginal discharge
- bone fractures
In 2008, the Department of Health (DOH), along with other civic organizations, launched May as the Cervical Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month.
Cervical cancer is best prevented throughproper knowledge and understanding of the disease. Living a healthy lifestyle is the best defense against any cancer.
Women should make it a priority to get regular screening to detect HPV-related diseases once becoming sexually active every two to three years before reaching age of thirty. Screening should be done every year after that.
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